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Prevent forest fires

Smoke coming through: what to

know before you go outside

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Its been a record year across the prairies with fire crews busy in Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan and B.C.

Youve heard about some of the fires coming close to communities in neighbouring provinces and you can see how easily they can spark and spread.

Please do your part in being responsible while recreating in the forest. Youll hear more about fire advisories, bans and the smoke clouding through the region.

Its not all smoke and fire.

Find out about a new fitness class now being offered at the FCWC.

Fiery days Firefighting crews stop for a photo as they rest before trying to control wildfires across the province/Government of Manitoba.

F E B R U A R Y 2 0 1 5 N E W S L E T T E R / F A M I L Y & C O M M U N I T Y W E L L N E S S C E N T R E

Across Western Canada f iref ighters are working hard to batt le f ires that are burning throughout the forest. Northern Manitoba is exper iencing the same hot and dry condit ions that a re he lp i ng f ue l t he f l ames th i s season.

In the Northeast, theres been 158 wildf ires recorded this year. As of J u l y 1 7 , t h e r e w e r e 4 6 a c t i v e w i ld f i res . W i ld f i res a re common ly sparked by l ightning, but when its dry out, many are assumed to be human-caused. You can do your part by fol lowing a number of precautions when out in the forest.

Building a campfire

Always check on l ine at Mani toba C o n s e r v a t i o n w e b s i t e ( h t t p : / /

w w w. g o v. m b . c a / w i l d f i r e / ) f o r t h e latest reports and information on f ire advisories or bans.

I f safe campfires are al lowed, do not bui ld a f ire at a site in hazardous, dry condit ions. Dont bui ld a f ire i f the campground, area, or event ru les prohibit campfires.

Find out i f the campground has an existing f ire r ing or f ire pit.

I f there isnt, and pits are al lowed, look for a site that is at least f i fteen feet away from tent walls, shrubs, t rees or other f lammable objects. Also beware of low-hanging branches overhead.

As you're enjoying your campfire, remember these safety t ips:

Once you have a strong f ire going, add larger pieces o f d r y w o o d t o k e e p i t b u r n i n g steadily

Keep your f ire to a manageable size

M a k e s u r e chi ldren and pets a r e s u p e r v i s e d when near the f ire

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N e v e r l e a v e y o u r c a m p f i r e unattended.

Never cut l ive trees or branches from l ive trees.

Extinguishing Your Campfire

When you're ready to put out your f ire and cal l i t a night let the wood burn completely to ash, i f possible.

Pour lots of water on the f ire, drown A l l e m b e r s , n o t j u s t t h e r e d onesPour unti l hissing sound stops.

Stir the campfire ashes and embers with a shovel. Scrape the sticks and logs to remove any embers. Stir and make sure everything is wet and they are cold to the touch.

If you do not have water, use dirt. Mix enough dirt or sand with the e m b e r s . C o n t i n u e a d d i n g a n d st i r r ing unt i l a l l mater ia l is cool . Remember: do NOT bury the f ire as the f ire wil l continue to smoulder and could catch roots on f ire that wil l eventual ly get to the surface and start a wildf ire.

In the Northeast, theres been 158 wildfires recorded this year. As of July 17, there were 46 active wildfires. Wildfires are commonly sparked by lightning, but when its dry out, many are assumed to be human-caused. You can do your part by following a number of precautions when out in the forest.

Comply with Local Regulations:

Contact your local f ire department in advance to confirm that burning is al lowed and to f ind out whether a permit is required to burn debris.

Check the Weather Forecast

W e a t h e r f l u c t u a t i o n s , s u c h a s sudden gusts of wind, could make debris burning spark a wildf ire. Call your local f ire department the day you plan to burn debris to f inal ize that the weather is safe enough to burn.

Choose a Safe Burning Site

A safe site wil l be far away from power l i nes , ove rhang ing l imbs , b u i l d i n g s , a u t o m o b i l e s , a n d equ ipmen t . I t w i l l have ve r t i ca l clearance at least three t imes the height of the pi le, as heat from the f i re extends far past the actua l f lames that you see. I t wi l l have horizontal clearance twice the height of the debris pi le.

Prepare the Site Correctly:

The ground around the burn site should be surrounded by gravel or mineral soi l (dirt) for at least ten feet i n a l l d i r e c t i o n s . K e e p t h e

su r round ing a rea wa te red down during the burn.

If using a Burn Barrel, Make Sure it i s E q u i p p e d w i t h t h e P r o p e r Features

Burn Barrels must be made of al l-metal construction in good condit ion (no rust on the sides or bottom) and p r o p e r l y v e n t i l a t e d w i t h t h r e e even ly-spaced, three- inch square vents spaced evenly around the r im near ground level. Each vent must be backed by a metal screen. A Burn Barrel must have a metal top screen with mesh size of one-fourth inch or f iner to keep sparks from escaping and potential ly sparking a wi ldf i re. When burning, layer the different types of debris and stir often. Be careful of sparks escaping the barrel when you stir i t.

Remain With your Fire

S t a y w i t h y o u r f i r e u n t i l i t i s completely out. To ensure the f ire has been completely extinguished, drown the f ire with water, turn over the ashes with a shovel and drown it again. Repeat several t imes. Check the burn area regularly over the next severa l days and up to severa l weeks fol lowing the burn, especial ly i f the weather is warm, dry, and windy.

Keep it Legal

I t is i l legal to burn plastic, t ires, and most other waste products not from a tree or shrub.

- I n f o r m a t i o n v i a M a n i t o b a Conservation

debris burning

The down-

ward dog, & other

ways youll stay healthy in new yoga classes at

the FCWC

The FCWC Family Enhancement program is now offering Yoga led by a cert i f ied instructor on Tuesdays and Thursdays start ing July 21, 2015 at 6 p.m. at the Centre. This class is for anyone and everyone and is an awesome way to relax. Theres also a few reasons l isted here on how it does the body good.

I n c r e a s i n g F l e x i b i l i t y Ye s , t h e downward dog, the mountain and the warrior poses are among the various posit ions that act upon the joints of the body including those that are never real ly on the radar screen let alone exercised.

I nc reas ing lubr ica t ion o f the jo in ts , l igaments and tendons The we l l -researched yoga posit ions exercise the different tendons and l igaments of the b o d y . S e e m i n g l y u n r e l a t e d n o n s t renuous yoga pos i t ions act upon c e r t a i n p a r t s o f t h e b o d y i n a n i n t e r r e l a t e d m a n n e r . W h e n d o n e together, they work to create a situation where f lex ib i l i ty is atta ined re lat ive ly easi ly.

Massaging of al l Organs of the Body Yoga is perhaps the on l y fo rm o f ac t i v i t y wh ich m a s s a g e s a l l t h e i n t e r n a l glands and organs of the body in a thorough manner, including those such as the prostate - t h a t h a r d l y g e t e x t e r n a l l y s t imulated dur ing our ent i re

l i fe t ime. Yoga acts in a wholesome manner on the various body parts. This stimulation and massage of the organs keeps away disease and provides a forewarning at the f irst possible instance of a l ikely onset of disease or disorder.

C o m p l e t e D e t o x i f i c a t i o n B y g e n t l y stretching muscles and joints as well as massaging the var ious organs, yoga ensures the optimum blood supply to various parts of the body. This helps f l ush out tox ins f rom and prov ides nourishment up to the last point. This l eads to bene f i t s such as de l ayed ageing, energy and a remarkable zest for l i fe.

E x c e l l e n t t o n i n g o f t h e m u s c l e s Muscles that have become flaccid or weak are stimulated repeatedly to shed excess f lab and f laccidity.

Br ing some comfortable c lothes and some water i f youre part icipating in classes.

reposition your health

Smoke coming through

Norway House Indian Residential School,

The haze over Northern Manitoba may not be f rom local wi ldf i res. Large f ires may disperse smoke over great distances. Occasional ly we see smoke blow in from f i res in the N o r t h w e s t Te r r i t o r i e s o r f r o m neighbouring provinces.

Smoke from wildland f ires can pose a health r isk. Being prepared can help prevent harm.

The health effects of smoke wildf ires include eye, nose or throat irr itat ion. But they can also include serious p rob lems such as reduced lung function, bronchit is, exacerbation of asthma and even a r isk of death.

People who are otherwise healthy may have irr itated eyes, increased mucus production in the nose or throat, and/or coughing or diff iculty b r e a t h i n g , e s p e c i a l l y d u r i n g e x e r c i s e . P e o p l e w i t h e x i s t i n g r e s p i r a t o r y o r c a r d i o v a s c u l a r c o n d i t i o n s m a y e x p e r i e n c e aggravation of exist ing condit ions. Children and elders are also more at r isk.

C h e c k w i t h t h e P u b l i c H e a l t h department of the FCWC if you have any concerns.

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Were recruiting for an 8 - 10 week project, a position thats perfect for a student or someone looking for term work during the summer season.The FCWC needs a Manitoba F i r s t N a t i o n s H e a l t h a n d Soc ia l Sec re ta r i a t - iPH IT Research Project Community D a t a C o l l e c t o r / R e s e a r c h Assistant.

Pay: $18.10/hour Start Date: July 28th, 2015 Location: Nelson House Job Type: Term Posit ion (8-10 weeks) C l o s i n g D a t e : J u l y 2 2 n d , 2015

The iPHIT Community Data Collector wil l col lect survey d a t a f r o m F i r s t N a t i o n residents l iv ing on-reserve in 8 - 10 First Nation in addit ion to non-FN rural communit ies i n M a n i t o b a . T h e i P H I T inc ludes 3 dist inct surveys tha t w i l l t a rge t 3 d i s t i nc t audiences: Patients (Pat ient E x p e r i e n c e S u r v e y ) ,

H e a l t h c a r e P r o v i d e r s a n d H e a l t h c a r e o r g a n i z a t i o n s /managers.

The iPHIT research project is a 5 y e a r c o l l a b o r a t i o n b e t w e e n U n i v e r s i t y o f Manitoba and init ial ly the First N a t i o n s H e a l t h & S o c i a l S e c r e t a r i a t o f M a n i t o b a FNHHSM (and formal ly the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs) that received funding by the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) in 2013.

T h e p r o j e c t a i m s t o understand what elements of hea l th /sys tem commun i t i es perceive as important; uti l ize this knowledge to document/bu i ld CBPHC mode ls ; test t h e s e m o d e l ( s ) f o r effectiveness and ult imately, i m p r o v e t h e s c o p e a n d del ivery of CBPHC services in F N & R u r a l & R e m o t e Communit ies in Manitoba.

30-50 Pa t i en t Exper i ences Surveys must be col lected in each of the study sites, and must be balanced between m a l e s a n d f e m a l e s w i t h p a r t i c i p a t i o n a c r o s s t h e l i fespan as much as possible.

F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n o n qual i f icat ions were look ing for, visit the FCWC Facebook page for detai ls or contact Human Resources Manager A m a n d a L e D r e w a t 2 0 4 - 4 8 4 - 2 3 4 1 o r amanda@nh.ncnwellness.ca.

14 Bay Road Drive Nelson House, MB R0B 1A0 Phone: (204) 484-2341 Fax: (204) 484-2351

AboutThe Family and Community

Wellness Centre was established to support holistic wellness by

providing dierent opportunities to members of Nisichawayasihk

Cree Nation. The Centre provides services in Public Health, Child and Family

Services, Counselling and other family and community needs

programs. It has sub-oces in Winnipeg, Brandon, Thompson

and South Indian Lake.

Vision Nisichawayasihk Mithwayawin

Mission In unity, we promote community awareness, empowerment, and

a safe environment towards holistic wellness.

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