Eagle Village Police Department P.O. Box 27 Kipawa, QC J0Z 2H0 Tel: (819) 627-9624/8229 Fax: (819) 627-3277 Eagle Village First Nation P.O. Box 756 Temiscaming, QC J0Z 3R0 Tel: (819) 627-3455 Fax: (819) 627-9428 Eagle Village Fire Department P.O. Box 27 Kipawa, QC J0Z 2H0 Tel: (819) 627-9624 Fax: (819) 627-3277 Eagle Village Health Centre 3 Ogima Street Kipawa, QC J0Z 2H0 Tel: (819) 627-9060 Fax: (819) 627-1885 September / Kakone Kizis September / Kakone Kizis September / Kakone Kizis Page 1 Page 1 Page 1 Migizy Odenaw Mazinaigan Migizy Odenaw Mazinaigan Migizy Odenaw Mazinaigan Eagle Village First Nation Community Newsletter Eagle Village First Nation Community Newsletter Eagle Village First Nation Community Newsletter www.evfn.ca www.evfn.ca www.evfn.ca Inside this issue: Inside this issue: Inside this issue: Eagle Village Police Department Update 2 Local First Nation Human Resources Info & Updates 3 Kipawa Countryfest 2010 … Letter of Thanks 4 Pictures from the Kipawa Countryfest 2010 5 Eagle Village Education Department and Recreation Notes 6 News from Land Management … Homework Night Info 7 Community Wishes for the Month of September 8 Community Wishes for the Month of September 9 Community Wishes for the Month of September 10 10 10 An Update from the Health Director 11 11 11 September is National Arthritis Month 12 12 12 Medication Management and Understanding Whole Grains 13 13 13 Environmental Health and Back To School Health Tips 14 14 14 Health Prevention … Childhood Obesity 15 15 15 Calendars for the Months of September and October 2010 16 16 16 Drugs Destined For Our Community Seized By Our Own Eagle Village Police Force Over the Countryfest weekend, our Police Depart- ment executed a drug warrant, one suspect was arrested and a court date was provided. In a separate incident during a vehicle intercep- tion, a large quantity of drugs and illicit pills with an estimated street value of $50 000.00 was seized. This included approximately 2 pounds of marijuana, 1400 pills and cash. The suspect, a non-resident of our community, was detained at the Amos Detention Center for the weekend and was brought for his bail hearing on Monday Au- gust 23rd, 2010 and again on Thursday August 26th, 2010.
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Eagle Village Police Department
P.O. Box 27 Kipawa, QC J0Z 2H0
Tel: (819) 627-9624/8229
Fax: (819) 627-3277
Eagle Village First Nation
P.O. Box 756 Temiscaming, QC J0Z 3R0
Tel: (819) 627-3455
Fax: (819) 627-9428
Eagle Village Fire Department
P.O. Box 27 Kipawa, QC J0Z 2H0
Tel: (819) 627-9624
Fax: (819) 627-3277
Eagle Village Health Centre
3 Ogima Street Kipawa, QC J0Z 2H0
Tel: (819) 627-9060
Fax: (819) 627-1885
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Inside this issue:Inside this issue:Inside this issue:
Eagle Village Police Department Update 222
Local First Nation Human Resources Info & Updates 333
Kipawa Countryfest 2010 … Letter of Thanks 444
Pictures from the Kipawa Countryfest 2010 555
Eagle Village Education Department and Recreation Notes 666
News from Land Management … Homework Night Info 777
Community Wishes for the Month of September 888
Community Wishes for the Month of September 999
Community Wishes for the Month of September 101010
An Update from the Health Director 111111
September is National Arthritis Month 121212
Medication Management and Understanding Whole Grains 131313
Environmental Health and Back To School Health Tips 141414
Health Prevention … Childhood Obesity 151515
Calendars for the Months of September and October 2010 161616
Drugs Destined For Our Community Seized By Our Own
Eagle Village Police Force
Over the Countryfest weekend, our Police Depart-ment executed a drug warrant, one suspect was arrested and a court date was provided.
In a separate incident during a vehicle intercep-
tion, a large quantity of drugs and illicit pills with
an estimated street value of $50 000.00 was
seized. This included approximately 2 pounds of
marijuana, 1400 pills and cash. The suspect, a
non-resident of our community, was detained at
the Amos Detention Center for the weekend and
was brought for his bail hearing on Monday Au-
gust 23rd, 2010 and again on Thursday August
26th, 2010.
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Crime Analysis from June 1st, 2010 to August 29th, 2010 Month of June, 2010
● Assault – 5 ● Public Assistance – 10 ● Information Received from Public – 4 ● Alarm, Non-criminal – 2 ● Impaired Driving – 1 ● Assault with Weapon – 1 ● Fingerprinting – 1 ● Failure to Comply – 1 ● Theft – 1 ● Breaking & Entering with Intent – 1 ● Assistance to Other – 2 ● Assistance to SQ – 1 ● Fire Alarm – 1 ● Assaulting Police Officer – 1 ● Causing Disturbance - 1
● Georgie attended Court on June 14th, Liaison duties for 2 criminal files in court process.
Month of July, 2010
● Public Assistance – 4 ● Information received from public – 3 ● Accident Property Damage $1000 – 2 ● Assistance to Other – 1 ● Trafficking in Substance – 1 ● Alarm, Non-criminal – 1 ● Family Dispute – 1 ● Failure to Comply – 1 ● Call Related to Animal - 1
● Georgie attended Court on July 13th, Liaison duties for 4 criminal files now in court process.
Month of August, 2010
● Public Assistance – 4 ● Fingerprinting – 4 ● Trafficking in Substance – 1 ● Break & Enter – 4 ● Assistance to other ● Failure to Comply with Probation Order – 2 ● Possession of Substance – 1 ● Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Use – 1 ● Impaired driving – 1 ● Refusal to Provide Breath Sample – 1 ● Break & Enter with Intent – 2 ● Information received from public – 3 ● Theft – 1 ● Assist SQ – 2
● Georgie attended Court on August 16th, Liaison duties for 3 crimi-nal files now in court process.
● Nelly attended Court on August 17th, 3 assault charges, file was remanded to later date.
● Kenneth attended Court on August 18th , Assault with weapon, case was remanded to later date.
● Kenneth attended Bail hearing on August 23rd, Drug file.
In the future, the Police Department will be conducting a spontaneous seatbelt blitz, fine carries a minimum amount of $115.00 plus 3 demerit points. Also, police will be verifying for proper documentation for the vehicle and for the operator of the vehicle, making sure, the vehicle is plated for current year and that the driver/operator has the proper docu-mentation to drive the vehicle, ex driver's license, insurance, ownership. The following information was extracted from the Highway safety code.
Section 396. Every person, except a child referred to in section 397, must, while in a moving road vehicle, wear, properly fastened, the seat belt with which his seat is equipped. However, the first paragraph does not apply:
(1) to a person driving his vehicle in reverse; (2) to a taxi driver who, in performing his functions, drives his vehicle
on a numbered public highway, the speed limit of which is estab-lished by a municipality or on an unnumbered public highway;
(3) to a person exempted by the Societe from wearing a seat belt in accordance with section 398 of this code;
(4) to a person occupying a passenger seat in a police wagon.
This section applies, in addition to public highways, to highways under the administration of or maintained by the "Ministere des Ressources Naturelles et de la Faune". Restraint system or booster cushion.
Section 397. In a moving vehicle, every child whose sitting height is less than 63 cm, measured from the seat to the top of the head, must be restrained by a restraint system or booster cushion that complies with the regulations under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (Statutes of Canada, 1993, chapter 16). The restraint system or booster cushion must, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions affixed thereon, be suitable for the child's height and weight and be securely attached to the vehicle.
However, the use of a restraint system or booster cushion is not manda-tory;
(1) for a child occupying a designated seating position, within the meaning of the regulations under the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, not equipped with a seat belt by the vehicle manufacturer, provided no place to equipped with a seat belt is available; or
(2) for a child exempted from using restraint system or seat belt by the Societe pursuant to section 398.If the first paragraph cannot be complied with, a child occupying a seat in a taxi or a police car must be restraint by the seat belt with which the seat is equipped, except in the following cases; (1) the child is clearly unable to maintain an upright position; or (2) the child is exempted from wearing a seatbelt by the Societe pursuant to section 398.
This section applies, in addition to public highways, to highway under the administration of or maintained by the "Ministere des Resources Naturelles et de la Faune". Section 398. The Societe may, on the written recommendation of a medical specialist that the Societe may designate by name, issue a certificate exempting a person from wearing a seatbelt or using a re-straint system, where justified by an exceptional medical reasons. The
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Information on Employment Insurance Economic Region 18 (NorthInformation on Employment Insurance Economic Region 18 (NorthInformation on Employment Insurance Economic Region 18 (North---west of Quebec)west of Quebec)west of Quebec)
Unemployment Rate Stats Can –1996
Unemployment Rate Stats Can –2001
Unemployment Rate Stats Can –2006
Unemployment Rate: July 11th, 2010 - August 7th, 2010
Min. # of Hours Required
Min. # of Weeks Payable
16.9% 21.7% 14.3 10.0 525 26
Unemployment Rate Stats Can –1996
Unemployment Rate Stats Can –2001
Unemployment Rate Stats Can –2006
Unemployment Rate: August 8th, 2010 - Sept. 11th, 2010
Min. # of Hours Required
Min. # of Weeks Payable
16.9% 21.7% 14.3 11.7 490 28
The maximum # of weeks you can receive is 45. We are a part of the New Entrant/Re Entrant pilot project where 840 hours is required instead of 910 hours and the Best 14 Weeks pilot project is also applicable. You will need 600 hours to apply for special benefits.
LFNHR SERVICE REMINDERS
I am available to file your EI claim application on line, please bring your Record of Employment (R.O.E) to complete it. If you are an active EI client (currently receiving EI benefits) and are experiencing any difficul-ties with your claim, have questions, or are just looking for general infor-mation I am available to assist you, please call, email or drop by the office and I will assist you with your needs and if I cannot I will ensure that the proper telephone calls are placed in order to meet your needs. I am available to help you register with Service Canada (www.servicecanada.qc.ca) as well if you want to access your EI file or any of the other files regarding your pensions etc. that are accessible through Service Canada.
I am also available to help with other areas such as SINs, Birth Certifi-cates, C.V.s and cover letters, job searches using the internet. I am here to assist you in your employment and training needs please do not hesitate to contact me for assistance.
YOUTH CENTRE WORKERS
If you are interested in working at the Eagle Village Youth Center as a supervisor and you are 15 years old age, visit the Youth Center between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. or come to the Band Office to pick up an application. When completing the application you MUST have a Social Insurance Number. Please submit your completed application to Roxane McKenzie, Receptionist, at the Band Office. To apply for a Social Insurance Number (SIN), you can take the required documentation to the Service Canada Office located at 107 Shirrreff Street in North Bay, where you can apply for your SIN and leave with a number that day and your official card will follow in the mail.
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medical specialist shall make the recommendation after the person re-questing the exemption. Section 399. A medical exemption certificate is valid for the period de-termined by the Societe. Section 400. To be exempt under a medical exemption certificate, the holder must have the certificate with him and, on request, show it to a peace officer who will return it after completing his examina-tion.
Also, new traffic signs are being posted in the community. 6 speed signs with 30 km/per/hr will be posted along with a fourth stop sign at the intersection of Ogima and Migizy Street, turning the old three way stop to a 4 way stop.
Georgie McMartin Chief of Police
SUMMER STUDENTS
Summer students have completed their work weeks and have a few weeks to prepare to return to school. I would like to wish them, and all other students a safe and great school year.
YOUTH CENTRE / CAP SUMMER HOURS
The Youth Centre / CAP returns to regular
hours as of August 23rd.
Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays (Provided that there are Youth Workers)
♥ ♥ ♥ ~ Celebrate Grandparents Day - Sunday September 12th ~ ♥ ♥ ♥
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The Countryfest Executive Committee is extremely pleased to an-nounce that the 3rd Annual Countryfest was a successful weekend. Countryfest 2010 was a place to gather with our family and friends, old and new, to enjoy a great weekend of fun and music. It sure was an entertaining weekend with awesome performances from Charlie Major, The Good Brothers, The Wilkinsons and many others. With participation of over 1200 people throughout the festival weekend a fun time was had by all despite the rain Saturday morning. The weekend was emceed by Neil Pariseau and Madeleine Paul and both did such a wonderful job.
After many months of planning and organizing everything went off with-out any major problems. We are especially proud of the positive re-marks we continue to hear about the organization and quality of the Countryfest from people who travel to enjoy the weekend event. The entertainers and festival visitors cannot believe the warm welcome and hospitality they receive from our community. Each year we grow a little more, last year we had 17 campers and this year we had 40 with most wanting to reserve their spot for next year.
It was a pleasure having “The Dimestore Fishermen” visit Countryfest while filming on location in Kipawa and also our Molson Representa-tive , our major sponsor, Jacquelin Piché, on Saturday.
Congratulations to all winners of the advance wristband draws and also to the winners of the Countryfest draw, Dan Chenier winner of $1000.00 on Friday, Patty Hunter winner of $3000.00 on Saturday and George Grandlouis winner of $1000.00 on Sunday and Melvin McKenzie winner of the bottle of Countryfest Cheer which was donated by John Jawbone. We want to send out a “Big” Thank You to everyone who pitched in and helped make Countryfest 2010 a successful event. Thank you to all sponsors, donators, supporters and most importantly a special thank you to all our volunteers for their hard work, time and effort. We would not get through Countryfest without you !!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS AND DONATIONS
PLATINUM LEVEL SPONSORS : Molson ~ Radio.Com JBM – Ville-Marie ~ Multi Drilling GOLD LEVEL SPONSORS: GRF - Groupe Re-cherché Focus SILVER LEVEL SPONSORS : Centre De Rénovation – Home Hardware Building Centre ~ Kipawa Municipalité ~ Caisse Populaire ~ Secrétariat aux affaires autochtones ~ Bruser and Associ-ates ~ Mine Aurozon Ltee BRONZE LEVEL SPONSORS : David Schulze (Dionne Schulze S.E.N.C. Avocats) ~Samson Bélair Deloitte & Touche ~ Automobile Paquin ~ Royal Bank of Canada ~ Steve King Consulting HONORABLE LEVEL SPONSORS: Lakeview Store ~ Ve-olia Services à L‟Environment ~ Uniprix (Sylvie Bougie) ~ Transport Clouâtre et Fils inc. ~ Gaston St-Pierre et Associés PRIZE DONATIONS : Au Bercail Motel ~ P.R. Bucher Store ~ Kipawa Bait Shop ~ Le Centre ~ Migizy Gas ~ Bernard‟s Furniture Store ~ Res-toroute ~ True North – North Bay ~ Carlson Sports RV ~ Grand and Toy ~ Walmart ~ Blue Sky Bingo
THANK YOU TO ALL OUR COUNTRYFEST VOLUNTEERS
A special thank you to the following people who helped and organ-ize an important sector of Countryfest, we sure do appreciate all you did, and you deserve a pat on the back for a job well done !!
Rosanne Mongrain for Children‟s Games and Activities ~ Lynda Chevrier for the Adult Games ~ Mary Down for Security ~ Melvin McKenzie and Maxine Noah for the Canteen ~ Buffy Hunter for the BBQ On Site ~ Pat Parisien for the BBQ Supper at the Hall ~ Billy Fleury for the Bar ~ Michelle Goulet for the Hospitality Room ~ Lois Tepiscum and Jamie-Lee McKenzie for the Information Booth. The weekend’s success would not have been possible without the help of our volunteers !! No matter how big or small of a task you did, volunteering comes from the heart so a BIG THANK YOU goes out to all of you !! Brook Chevrier-Black ~ Kayla O‟Neil ~ Debbie Mon-grain ~ Kachina Guillmette ~ Shirai Chevrier ~ Erin Mongrain ~ Brooke Courchesne ~ Renee Joly ~ Danielle Joly ~ Lyne Lalonde ~ Tommy Mongrain ~ Ghyslaine Mongrain ~ Veronique Dufrense ~ Emma Bates ~ Marnie Perrier ~ Farah Hunter ~ Kelsey ~ Shannon ~ Jake Whissell ~ Claudia Lafrance ~ Gage King ~ Tristan King ~ Tori King ~ Zachery Haymond ~ Coren Mongrain ~ Owen Mongrain ~ Kaity Belanger ~ Spencer Belanger ~ Jungo Perrier ~ Lise Lalonde ~ Ivan Pulchinski ~ Rose Perrier ~ Stephane Goulet ~ Kaily Goulet ~ Jason Goulet ~ Dora Baptist ~ Mike Jawbone ~ Alice McKenzie ~ Richard McKenzie ~ Cyrah King ~ Skylar Jawbone ~ Nathan St. Denis ~ Devin Mitchell ~ Clarence McKenzie ~ Jackie Honen ~ Robbie Young ~ Kendra Young ~ Tammy Chevrier ~ Angie Miller ~ Glenda Moore ~ Brenda Pichette ~ Kerri Chevrier ~ Steve Green ~ Kim Constant ~ Robert Fortin ~ Shelia St. Denis ~ Vicke Noah ~ Shelly Grandlouis ~ Joey Grandlouis ~ Kyle McKenzie ~ Darlene McLaren ~ Jenn King ~ Brody King ~ Maverick Clayton ~ Adam Savard ~ Hope Clayton ~ Julie Wabie ~ Donna Pa-riseau ~ Billy McKenzie ~ Scott McKenzie ~ JP Goulet ~ Maggie Hunter ~ Andrew Chevrier ~ Ronnie Raymond ~ Shane Fleury ~ Marie Chaput ~ Moe Goulet ~ Gerry Whissell ~ Lise Raymond ~ Gusso Mongrain ~ Dixie Mongrain ~ Marty Elik ~ Kelly Elik~ Elva Middleton ~ Martha Chevrier ~ Philip Chevrier ~ Brenda St. Denis ~ David McLaren ~ Sheila Chevrier ~ Doris Hunter ~ Stacey Hunter ~ Carmen Monette ~ Centre De Rénovation (Luc, Karen, Angie, Francine, Caroline, Roxanne) ~ Diane McKenzie ~ Terry Dandy ~ Hilarie Lariviere ~ Shirley Woodbury ~ Richard Miness Sr. ~ Pauline Gauthier ~ Noella Fortin ~ Betty Plouffe ~ Margaret Fink ~ Lily Duguay ~ Lance Haymond ~ Arlene Chevrier ~ Rick Parisien ~ Cary Cahoon ~ Noah Savard ~ Rhonda Smith ~ Brianna Brooklyn ~ Stephane Lefebvre ~ Keith Duguay ~ Greg Clayton ~ Con-rad Pariseau ~ Danielle Duguay ~ Debbie Miness ~ Lise Lalonde~ Alyssa Mahaits ~ Jean Pierre Babin … Hoping we didn‟t forget anyone , our apologies if your name was missed. It takes many hours, hard work and a lot of people to make an event of this size successful !! Again thank you to all, none of this would happen without all of you great volunteers and supporters !! We hope to see you back again next year. Countryfest 2010 was a success because of you!
The Countryfest Executive Committee Roxane McKenzie, Tina Chevrier, Madeleine Paul,
Jennifer Chevrier and Gail Jawbone
AUGUST 19-20-21, 2011 IS THE DATE FOR
THE 4th ANNUAL KIPAWA COUNTRYFEST !!
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NOTICE TO PARENTS
I would like to announce that this year we will be paying the school fees for G.Theberge School, please note that this decision will be based on a year to year basis due to budget reasons. I would like to inform all par-ents of Eagle Village Band Membership that for this school year 2010-2011 we will be paying the School Fees invoiced from G.Theberge School, this is for the English Sector and French Sector, and if for some reason you receive the bill at home send it in and the Education Depart-ment will take care of it!
I am also sending a notice to parents who are thinking of changing the school and education plans for their children, to please notify the Educa-tion Department well in advance of the change, especially if it is a school change. The process for registration and certain paper work can take some time therefore I am asking that you make these arrange-ments early and inform the education department as soon as possible to avoid delays.
BACK TO SCHOOL
The Education Department wishes our students great success this year. We ask all to drive carefully in the community and school zones .Our children are excited and may not be not be paying attention, so please watch for them!
School Bus Schedule Elementary Students - Bus leaves the Garage at 7:33 am
High School Students - Pick up is at 8:15 am Pick up for Primary & Secondary is at 3:00pm
Pick up for French High School will be at 3:40pm with the late bus from Temiscaming
POST SECONDARY INFORMATION
Post Secondary Students are reminded that it‟s your responsible to have your midterm marks sent to the Education Office at the end of midterms and finals. Failure to do so will result in funds being withheld until the marks are received. Faxed or e-mailed copies are acceptable. Our fax number is 819-627-9428 and my email address is [email protected] . Students please send me a message using your new email address from the College or University you attend, this is a great way for all of you to stay in touch with me should there be any problems at school.
For students who are thinking of going to University or College next year, September 2011, please remember to apply early for admission. Applications should be sent to the College or University by February for September start up. Applications for funding from Eagle Village Post Secondary Assistance are due June 1st, and if you are thinking of apply-ing for a summer position with Eagle Village you will need your accep-tance letter with your summer application in order to be granted the position. Thank you! Have a wonderful school year, I wish you all the best with your studies!
NOTE
Please note that I will be out of the office every Wednesday afternoon.
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Halloween Party for Youth will be Friday October 29th Halloween Party for Adults is Saturday October 30th
Start planning your costumes now and not feel rushed to do so the last week.
More information to follow in next newsletter and watch for a poster in local stores.
BINGO NOTICE
The Weekly Bingo will be back starting ... Thursday September 9th, 2010
Doors will open at 5:30 pm Bingo starts at 6:45 pm
Pop, chips, tea and coffee from the Canteen. NO hot foods.
Please come out and support your community and other activities.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
BINGO RUNNERS
Please submit your name to Gail or Roxane (627-3455) by September 17th to be put on the schedule for October ,November and December.
I will not tolerate someone putting their name and not showing up for duty. I have had people put their name and give the shift to a friend when their time came to work. Sorry, but if you are not going to have a valid reason for not being there please do not add your name to the list. I do understand that a situation can arise from time to time but not every time you are scheduled.
You are not allowed the use of an iPod or cell phone while working, you need your ears for hearing for the bingo players and fingers for cleaning tables and selling cards between games. Also depending on the amount of names received some maybe only scheduled to work after the Christ-mas break.
COUNTRYFEST
I would like to personally say “Thank You” to each and everyone who helped with the Countryfest in whatever way you contributed to it being such a great success. I know so many of you who did and it would not be fair for me to start naming you all, you can be guaranteed I would forget someone and I would not want to do that. Again THANK YOU to all for a job well done and hats off to you . You can be so proud of being a part of bringing such big names to our small community and making them feel so welcomed. I know this touched some people‟s hearts and know some people who cried whether it was from the song being sung or the pride they felt knowing what we can accomplish by working to-gether. Thanks again everyone for a excellent weekend had by all who attended.
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HOMEWORK / TUTOR NIGHTHOMEWORK / TUTOR NIGHT
Mrs. Jacqueline Lefebvre will be at the Mrs. Jacqueline Lefebvre will be at the
YOUTH CENTER starting YOUTH CENTER starting
September 14th, 2010 to June 23rd, 2011.September 14th, 2010 to June 23rd, 2011.
She will be there to help all students with their homework, assist students with problems they may be having in certain subjects, assist students with reading difficulties and assist students who need the use of a computer.
Mrs. Lefebvre will be at the YOUTH CENTER Tuesdays and Wednesdays
3:00 pm to 4:30 pm for Elementary/Secondary English 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm for Elementary/Secondary French
At the Homework/Tutor Night there will be all kinds of resources
available for the students such as:
Books, Computers, Educational Software, and material to help with projects.
ALL CHILDREN ARE WELCOME !!
Organized and Funded through the Eagle Village Social Assistance Department
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We worked on different files throughout the summer, mostly regarding training possibilities for community members in the Sylvicultural Invest-ment Program from the REXFORET Society.
We are presently in our Tree Planting Training in the San-deau Lake Sector. 10 planters and 2 supervisors are learning the different techniques in re-gards to reforestation. The crew will be completing their training the last week of August 2010 and a Certificate from the Minis-try of Education will be issued to
everyone that completes the course. The main objectives of such pro-gram are to permit the conductivity of sylvicultural activities for the up-coming years and create great summer jobs for students. I would like to thank the people that followed this training and we hope to see you next summer in the bush! We also setup a Phase 2 Training regarding the under brushing for our 6 forestry workers. As of 2013, every one that wants to work in the for-est managed by the Crown will have to be certified as a professional forestry worker. This program is designed for experienced workers and the emphasis is on the Health and Safety practices and also on the work plan organization. The training started on August 9th, 2010 and it is a 14 week program. A Certificate from the Ministry of Education will be issued and also a qualification card from the CSST (Health and Safety at Work). Finally, we are looking at the possibility of training regarding the manual tree felling. In order to develop different expertise, a crew of 4 workers and 1 supervisor will be a part of this training, also for 14 weeks. A certi-fication card will be issued as a professional lumberjack for all of the crew. This will permit us to create jobs and give us the opportunity to contract out different projects for industry or any other promoter. It will also permit Zachary‟s Firewood Sales to place a machine (Skidder) in our different projects. On the forestry side, Tembec is actually preparing their next winter har-vesting and several meetings are scheduled to harmonize their cut plans with the needs of the community. The MNR and REXFORET are not going to undertake forestry operations this year. Lots of mining prospection has been done throughout the summer and some are still ongoing. At the present time, FIELDEX Inc is prospecting along the Birch Creek at KM 101 on the Bearn Road; MATAMEC com-pleted their drilling program around Breenan Lake at the beginning of August; AURIZON Mines Ltd also did a drilling campaign for Gold po-tential. The sectors worked are Guay Lake at KM 37 on the Bearn Road and Kipawa River at KM 119, 120, 122 and 124 on the Bearn Road. The last company in the area is GLOBEX Mining Inc. They are the ones that drilled around Hunter‟s Point and in the Red Pine Chute Road. At the present time, we have had several meetings with them in order to miti-gate the impacts of such drilling but we had a hard time to setup mitiga-tion measures because of the MNR that issued the permits without properly consulting the community. We are presently looking at the pos-
sibility of implementing a consultation process for mining development with the other communities of the Algonquin Nation Tribal Council. This consultation process should be presented to the Chief‟s table sometime this fall and to each community during the Winter. The goal is to be equipped with proper tools for the next exploration campaign, fore-casted for next Spring. We went to Odanak in the first week of August to attend a Training Ses-sion with the Abenaki people on Amphibians and Reptiles. We learned the different techniques to survey the land in order to find rare species and protect their habitats. This was organized by the Tribal Council and the „Environnement et Terres‟ Office of Odanak. This will be very useful for the conductivity of our research via the Species at Risk Program of Environment Canada.
For more information, please feel free to contact your
Land & Resources ManagementTeam,
Larry, Louis and Michel Meegwetch
Community Wishes for the Month of SeptemberCommunity Wishes for the Month of SeptemberCommunity Wishes for the Month of September
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Happy Birthday to my Wife, Frances who celebrates her birthday
on September 29th.
Love from your husband, Roger
Happy Birthday Priscillia
Have a great day on September 9th !!
From … Jenn
Happy Birthday to our Mom, Frances
Wishing you a wonderful birthday !!
Love from, Kayla, Roger & Bryan
Happy Birthday Wishes to ….
Shelly Grandloius - September 3rd Logan Haymond - September 4th
Marlyn Joly - September 8th
Casey McKenzie - September 20th
From All of Us at Migizy Gas !!
Happy Birthday to our Great Niece, Cheyenne Chaput
From,
Auntie Frances and Uncle Roger
Happy 50th Birthday Luc He will celebrating his birthday on
September 19th !!
From, The Hunter Family
Happy Birthday Cheyenne
Hope you have a great birthday !!
From, Kayla, Roger & Bryan
Happy Birthday to my Great-Granddaughter Kaya Doreen Lariviere
who turns “2” on September 16th !!
Love Grandpa Lariviere
Happy Birthday Kayla She will be celebrating her 20th birthday
on September 12th !!
Love from, Mom, Dad & your Brothers
Happy Anniversary Wishes to Donny & Wanda Smith
who celebrate their special day this month !!
From … Your Cousin, Marilyn
Happy Birthday Wishes to Wanda (Johnson) Smith
who celebrates her birthday on September 11th !!
From
Your Cousin, Marilyn
Happy Birthday Auntie Rosie Sending special birthday wishes to you
on September 12th !!
From, Roger, Frances & Family
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Community Wishes for the Month of SeptemberCommunity Wishes for the Month of SeptemberCommunity Wishes for the Month of September
Special Birthday Wishes to Scott Mongrain
who celebrates his birthday on September 4th !!
Love Marilyn … XO
Wishing Onagoshi Haymond a very special birthday
on September 8th when she will celebrate turning 12 !!
Love from,
Auntie Barb & Uncle Fern
Happy 40th Birthday Ronnie (Bully) Raymond
on September 25th !!
Happy Birthday to Marlyn Joly
Wishing you a great birthday on September 8th !!
From Everyone !!
Happy Birthday Brandon
Enjoy your “19th” birthday on September 23rd !!
Love from Mom & Dad
and Cameron
Happy “15th” Birthday Collin !!
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday on September 18th !!
Love from …
Mom, Dad & Jakob
Happy Birthday Conrad (Dad)
Wishing you a great birthday on September 25th !!
Love from Jen
Brandon & Cameron
Special Birthday Wishes to my Mom Jane Perrier on September 18th !!
Wishing you a wonderful day !!
Love from ... Jen, Conrad, Brandon & Cameron
Special Birthday Wishes to Stephanie Fudge !!
Hope you have a great birthday on September 8th !!
Love from Granny, Claudia & Toni
Happy Birthday to Laura Fudge
Hope you have a great birthday on September 8th !!
Love from Mom
Happy Birthday to the best Godmother ever …
Shelly Grandlouis !!
Love You Shelly !!
From Gabrielle
Happy Birthday to Shelly Grandlouis on September 3rd !!
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Community Wishes for the Month of SeptemberCommunity Wishes for the Month of SeptemberCommunity Wishes for the Month of September
Bonne Fête à Amy Jean
5 Septembre
Love Glenda & Victor
Bonne Fête et passé un bonne soirée à Melanie Manard
17 Septembre
Love Glenda & Victor
Bonne Fête à Sonny Jean
27 Septembre
Love Glenda & Victor
Happy Birthday Sylvia Joly
Hope you have a wonderful day !!
Glenda & Victor
Happy Birthday Wishes to Shelly
She celebrates her birthday on September 3rd !!
From ...
All of your friends at the Daycare
Happy Birthday Wishes to Maxine
She celebrates her birthday on September 25th !!
From ...
All of your friends at the Daycare
Happy 40th Birthday to the best Godfather ever !!!
Hope you have a great birthday on September 25th !!
Love You … Trysta !!!
Happy Birthday Logan
Wishing you a great 19th birthday on September 4th !!
Love from Auntie Lois & Your Cousins !!
Happy 40th Birthday Auntie Geraldine
Wishing you a great birthday on September 2nd !!
Love from Lois & the Girls
Happy Birthday Dylan McKenzie
Love you Lots
Mom, Dad, Jamie-Lee and Meghan
Wishing a very Happy Birthday to:
Maxine Noah Zander McKenzie Collin McKenzie
From Roxane, Billy, Jamie-Lee, Dylan and Meghan
Happy Birthday to our grandsons Dylan and Collin
Love from
Mémère and Pépère JP
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Reminder
The September deadline for Medical Transportation Claims is Wednesday September 29th, 2010 at 12:00 pm.
Those who still have unresolved claims, please contact Priscillia at the Health Centre (627-9060) at your earliest convenience. Keeping our files
up to date allows us to continue delivering medical transportation ser-vices from our community.
Prescription Pick Up Prescriptions Pick Ups for Band Members living in the community is
done every Tuesday and Thursday . You must call the day before to have your name added to the list. If you call the day of, we cannot guarantee that your prescription will be picked up that day.
If you are not at home to receive your prescription it will be brought to the Health Centre for you to pick up during office hours.
For more information or if you have any questions please call
Please note that the date of SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH for the CANADA’S WONDERLAND TRIP has been changed to
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 18TH !! I am sorry for the change, however it is due to the park being closed that day. Since there is a week delay on the original date to leave, I will collect the money to order our tickets a week later (September 14th), however I stress to everyone to have your $36.00 dollars to me so I could purchase them all at the group rate. If anyone would like to sign up for this event, please contact Mitchell at the Health Centre at 819-627-9060. If I am not at the office, please leave your name and number to sign up for the event. If you have any questions or concerns, please don‟t hesitate to contact me at the Health Center, (819) 627-9060.
Mitchell McMartin Sports and Leisure Coordinator
Health DirectorHealth DirectorHealth Director
On a Council Note
I hope all of you had the opportunity to take advantage of our beautiful weather we had over the course of the summer. During the month of August, I was busy with finalizing the remaining documents required by INAC (Indian and Northern Affairs Canada) to complete the Migizy Ode-naw Inc file. We have a considerable amount of dollars receivable from INAC which will reduce the debt of the Gas Bar. Ms Debbie Miness has been doing a commendable job as interim manager.
We also connected our Gas Bar to the emergency back-up power from the office so you can be rest assured that during any length of power outage, our gas bar will operate at 100%. Gas, food and all convenience store items will be available. Please let all your friends know!
As per the Kipawa Hydro Project, a letter from our group has been sent to the local Member of the National Assembly (MNA) Mr. Daniel Bernard as a reminder that we are awaiting a response from the Quebec Minister of Natural Resources. It is understood that business in the parliament will resume September 21st and we are hoping that the Provincial Govern-ment is true to their word of stimulating local economy and grant us the hydraulics rights to the Kipawa Reservoir for our Project. Since we have the genuine support of the milieu and MRC, I have confidence that we will get a favourable response.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please consult our website on a regular basis for updates on files and more specifically on job opportunities that may not make the Newsletter in a timely manner.
Congratulations to all those involved in our 3rd Annual Countryfest. In spite of the threat of soggy weather, we were presented with a fine line-up of entertainers who were appreciated by all those present. Charlie Major and the Good Brothers were such a great hit. I want to personally invite all our distant members and their friends to make the trip to the community during the 3rd weekend of August so you can witness a group of committed and organized individuals deliver some awesome entertain-ment in the field of Country Music.
Members please be advised that the non-recyclable garbage bin placed by the MRC next to the Kipawa Fire truck shed is reserved for those who
occupy the Non-Organized Territory and for all of us returning from camp. According to Richard Petrin of the MRC, that bin is for cottagers and people living on the N.O.T. and not for organized communities. I thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
For our normal domestic garbage, please continue to use our regular weekly service pick-up.
As Health Director
As part of a series of recommendations stemming from our Health Direc-tor‟s Network, this past August, I began the first of six modules in Man-agement Training under the National Training Program sponsored by Health Canada. As part of the work/teachings to be put in practice as a continuous improvement to our services, sometime this September we will be revisiting our Health Centre‟s vision, mission, goals and values. This will be the basis of how and why we deliver prevention services to our members.
I attended a few meetings in regards to Frontline Prevention Social Ser-vices which we will now be responsible for in the months to come. We must review our needs, our history and our vision in order to prepare a work plan before the end of October 2010. Another focus will be on re-viewing our Human Resources Policies. This is important component of any organization and it deserves much needed attention to assure sound management principles can be applied.
I am also hoping to have our Community Report out and available to you before the end of the month of September. Don‟t forget, you can view previous reports on our website.
With the approaching fall season, I want to wish all our members good luck and safe hunting !
Finally, I want to thank student Rodney St Denis for his work this summer that supported our need to explore more ways to reintroduce some An-ishenabe Culture to our community. Good luck in your studies and I‟m sure we will be seeing you during many ceremonies in the months to come.
Tied together by ligaments, the bones of joints are capped with a smooth substance called cartilage. This tough elastic material acts as a shock absorber and allows the bone ends to glide smoothly across each other. If the cartilage is destroyed (as in osteoarthritis), the bones of a joint can grind against each other causing pain, loss of mobility, deform-ity and dysfunction. Between the bones is a joint cavity, which gives the bones room to move. The joint space between two bones is enclosed by a capsule that's flexible, yet strong enough to protect the joint against dislocation. The inner lining of this capsule, the synovium, produces a thick fluid that lubricates and nourishes the joint. In many forms of arthritis, the syno-vium becomes inflamed and thickened, producing extra fluid which con-tains inflammatory cells. The inflamed synovium and fluid can damage the cartilage and underlying bone. No one knows what causes arthritis, though scientists have uncovered a host of clues. Something can be done to manage most forms of arthritis, but it's very important that a correct diagnosis is established early. Most therapies work best when started early in the disease process.
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September is National Arthritis MonthSeptember is National Arthritis MonthSeptember is National Arthritis Month
Live long enough and you can pretty much count on developing arthritis: a touch of osteoarthritis, at the very least. Arthritis ('arth' meaning joint, 'itis' meaning inflammation) isn't a one-note story or even a few variations on a single theme; it actually consists of more than 100 different conditions. These can be anything from rela-tively mild forms of tendinitis (as in 'tennis elbow') and bursitis to crip-pling systemic forms, such as rheumatoid arthritis. There are pain syn-dromes like fibromyalgia and arthritis-related disorders, such as sys-temic lupus erythematosus, that involve every part of the body. There are forms of the disease, such as gout, that almost nobody connects with arthritis, and there are other conditions - like osteoarthritis, the mis-named 'wear and tear' arthritis - that a good many people think is the only form of the disease. True, many older people do have arthritis, but it's not just a disease of the old. Some forms of arthritis affect children still in diapers, while thou-sands of people are stricken in the prime of their lives. The common denominator for all these conditions is joint and musculoskeletal pain, which is why they are grouped together as 'arthritis.' Often that pain is a result of inflammation of the joint lining. Inflammation is involved in many forms of arthritis. It is the body's natu-ral response to injury. The warning signs that inflammation presents are redness, swelling, heat and pain. These are the same kinds of reaction the body has to a sliver in the hand, for example. When a joint becomes inflamed, it may get any or all of these symptoms. This can prevent the normal use of the joint and therefore it can cause the loss of function of that joint. There are more than 100 joints connecting the body's 206 bones. Most of the major bone connections in the body are joints designed to allow a broad range of motion. There are different kinds for different functions: ball-and-socket (hips and shoulders), saddle joints (which connect thumb to hand), hinge joints (fingers and knees) or pivot joints (wrists).
Bill of Body Rights Awareness WorkshopBill of Body Rights Awareness WorkshopBill of Body Rights Awareness Workshop
On Thursday August 12th, 2010 the Eagle Village Health Centre and Cen-tre Jeunesse hosted a “Bill of Body Rights Awareness Workshop” at the Community Hall for Youth ages 4 to 10 years old. Health McBride and Janice Wabie who work with Centre Jeunesse in Timiskaming First Nation were the Workshop Facilitators. The workshop was designed to give awareness to children about their rights and how to recognize a good and bad touch. A video about “Touching” was shown and the children partici-pated in group activities. Each participant was awarded a Certificate of Participation at the end of the Workshop and they stayed and enjoyed a healthy lunch together.
Thank you to all the parents who encouraged their children to participate, thank you to the youth that attended.
Thank you to Heather and Janice for facilitating this workshop and Mitchell for overseeing this activity.
Tina Chevrier (CHR) and Linda Poulin (Centre Jeunesse)
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Whole GrainsWhole GrainsWhole Grains
Be sure to ask your pharmacist the following questions about your prescription:
What is the name of my medication? Keep in mind that prescrip-
tion medications have two names: the common (or generic) name, and the brand name. The brand name is given by the specific manufacturer to market their product. The label on your medication will list both names.
What will my medication do for me? Some medications control
symptoms, while others are given to cure an illness (such as antibi-otics). Know what to expect from your medication.
When will the medication start working, and how will I know
when it's working?
How should I take my medication? The answer to this question
should include details on time of day, whether the medication should be taken with or without food and/or beverages, and number of doses to be taken per day.
What should I do if I forget to take my medication?
How long should I take this medication? Knowing how long you
need to take your medication can help you prepare for a lifestyle change if necessary.
What are the potential side effects of my medication, and what
should I do if I notice side effects?
Are there foods, activities, or other medications or herbal
products I should avoid while taking this medication? For ex-ample, various activities such as driving a car or exercising can be affected by certain medications.
Is this medication safe to take if I am pregnant, breast-feeding,
or considering pregnancy?
Sometimes it's difficult to fit medications into your busy schedule, especially if you're taking more than one prescription at once. It helps to create a specific plan for organizing and remembering to take the medication(s).
The following suggestions will help you to better manage your medica-tion schedule:
Incorporate the medication into your daily routine. For exam-
ple, take it immediately before or after another activity that you do each day, such as eating breakfast, doing a household chore, or going to bed. Make sure you check first that the medication can be taken with food. Ask your pharmacist or read the medication pack-age or insert.
Place the medication in a highly visible area so that it's readily
available to you at the time you should take it. For example, if you take the medication in the morning before leaving for work, place it on your kitchen table, or beside your water cooler, coffee pot, or favourite mug. Remember to keep medications out of reach of children and pets, and away from heat and humidity.
Create your own checklist or diary to help remember your
medications. Place your list in a highly visible place, such as on your refrigerator or taped to the inside of your front door, so you'll see it before leaving home.
Ask your pharmacist about medication reminder devices (often
referred to as "compliance aids"), such as mini-alarms, blister pack-ages (plastic, sealed bubbles), or dosettes (a reusable method to store a week's supply of multiple medications).
And just in case you do forget: Know what to do if you miss a dose of your medication - ask your pharmacist for guidance about your specific medications.
Health experts advise everyone - men and women, young and old - that grains are a healthy necessity in every diet, and that it's important to eat at least half our grains as "whole grains." But what IS a whole grain?
And why does it matter?
Whole grains Whole grains include grains like wheat, corn, rice, oats, barley, quinoa, sorghum, spelt, rye - when these foods are eaten in their "whole" form. Whole grains even include popcorn! You may already be eating whole grains. When you munch popcorn in the theater, or give Toasty-O's to your toddler, or enjoy a bowl of hot oatmeal, you're proba-bly focusing more on the delicious taste than on the fact that these foods are whole grains.
Antioxidants, vitamins and minerals Consumers are increasingly aware that fruits and vegetables contain disease-fighting phytochemi-cals and antioxidants, but they do not realize whole grains are often an
even better source of these key nutrients. Moreover, whole grains have some valuable antioxidants not found in fruits and vegetables, as well as B vitamins, vitamin E, magnesium, iron and fibre. Health benefits of whole grains The medical evidence is clear that whole grains reduce risks of heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes and obesity. Few foods can offer such diverse benefits. People who eat whole grains regularly have a lower risk of obesity, as measured by their body mass index and waist-to-hip ratios. They also have lower choles-terol levels. Because of the phytochemicals and antioxidants, people who eat three daily servings of whole grains have been shown to reduce their risk of heart disease by 25-36%, stroke by 37%, Type II diabetes by 21-27%, digestive system cancers by 21-43%, and hormone-related cancers by 10-40%.
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Environmental Health Environmental Health Environmental Health
Unfortunately children get a lot more from school then an education. With so many kids running around touching things and then touching one another germs can spread like wildfire and leave parents with a big mess to clean. Common colds and head lice are two types of infections often picked up at school. Here are some facts you might not have known: Head Lice:
Head lice are tiny wingless insects that are unable to jump, swim,
or fly.
They are about 3mm long, have 6 legs and are brown in colour.
They are contracted from head to head contact.
The female head louse lays eggs in sacs called nits.
Nits hatch out 7-10 days after they are laid.
Head lice is most common in children between the ages of 4-11.
.Mums, dads, even grandparents can get it too!
The lice can't survive off the scalp for long so it's unlikely you will
catch them from clothes.
Washing with regular shampoo won't do a thing. The lice breathe
through holes in their bodies called spiracles. While shampooing will cause them to close the holes temporarily, they will reopen them as soon as the washing is done. Special products are needed.
Common Colds:
Common colds are the number one reason kids have to go to the
doctor or stay home from school.
Some kids can get up to 8 colds a year, and some even more!
Colds come from rhinoviruses which are formed in invisible droplets
in the air, making them impossible to avoid.
With over 100 strands of rhinoviruses in existence our immune
systems are easily worn down.
Despite what we may have been told, colds are not contracted from
going outside without a jacket or with our hair wet.
Most colds are contagious 2-4 days after the first symptoms are
felt, and can sometimes remain contagious for up to 3 weeks!
While there is no vaccine for common colds, there are preventative
measures that can be taken. Making a habit of washing your hands all the time and remembering to cover your nose and mouth when you cough and sneeze are a start. Regularly changing bath and hand towels and water bottles is a good safety precaution as well.
Some things are simply unavoidable. But when there is the possibility of reducing risk we should take it. In the long run it means less headaches and hassles, and happier campers all around.
Looking for Health Risks Looking for Health Risks As part of healthy everyday habits, it is a good idea to take a close look at your home to search for any hidden health risks.
Doing a home-health inventory is easy. Here are a few simple things you can do yourself in just a few hours. This can help you transform your home into a healthier and safer place.
If you suspect it, check it!If you suspect it, check it!
If you think something is not right, check it out. Once you know, you will be better able to decide how to manage the risks, and pro-tect both your health and your family's health.
Indoor Air
Make my home and car as smoke-free as possible.
Check for mould that can be seen, especially in damp areas like
the bathroom and basement.
Clean up small areas of mould and get help with large areas.
Remove unneeded materials that are stored inside.
Fix leaks and clean up after leaks and spills.
Turn on fans that vent outside or open windows wherever moisture
can accumulate such as when showering or boiling water on the stove.
Vent clothes dryer to the outside.
Dust and vacuum regularly.
Safely dispose of all old, unused chemical products, paints, pesti-
cides, etc.
Keep chemical products locked, out of sight and reach of children.
Have the furnace, fireplace, wood-stove and/or gas-stove inspected
by a trained technician.
Install a Canadian Standards Association approved carbon monox-
ide detector and smoke-detector on each level of my home accord-ing to the installation instructions.
Do not idle vehicles in an enclosed space such as a garage that is
attached to my home, or near an open door or window.
Noise
Limit the amount of time spent on noisy leisure activities, including
listening to loud music.
Wear ear protection if exposed to loud noises.
Food Safety
Wash hands, cooking surfaces, dishes and utensils before and
after your handle food.
Refrigerate or freeze foods that can spoil, as well as cooked food
within two hours.
Back to School Back to School Back to School
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In the last 10 years, the number of overweight people in industrialized countries has increased significantly - so much so that obesity has been
called an "epidemic" by the World Health Organization (WHO).
In the past, many people thought that obesity was simply caused by over-eating and under-exercising due to a lack of will power and self-control. Today, doctors recognize that obesity is a serious medical problem due to multiple factors: genetic, environmental, behavioural, and social. All
these factors play a role in determining a person's weight.
Research has shown that television viewing has been associated with obesity in children of all ages (preschool-aged, school-aged, and adoles-cents). Obesity is even more common if there is a television in the child's
bedroom.
Obesity is associated with many different complications:
psychological problems (lack of self-esteem, depression)
breathing disorders (especially while asleep)
bone and joint problems
diabetes
high cholesterol
gall bladder or liver disease
high blood pressure
stroke (mainly in adults)
heart disease (mainly in adults)
some kinds of cancer (mainly in adults)
The diagnosis of obesity is usually based on physical examination and a patient history (i.e., eating and exercise habits). Children are considered "medically obese" when their weight poses health risks. The degree of obesity is often measured using the body mass index (BMI). BMI is cal-
culated as follows:
BMI = body weigh t ( lb ) ÷ height ² ( inches) Example: if your 4-year-old son weighs 40 lbs. and is 38 inches tall, you divide 40 by (38 × 38). The result is 19.5.
The normal ranges for BMI are different for boys and girls of different ages. If you are concerned about your child's weight, you should consult your doctor or healthcare professional. He or she will compare your child's BMI result to a standard growth chart, and will then be able to tell whether your child should start weight loss therapy.
Ship-shape!
Food, fitness, and fun for the whole family
The dietary goals for children and their families are well-balanced, healthy meals and a healthy approach to eating. These changes should
be considered permanent rather than a temporary eating plan for rapid weight loss.
Here are some tips for eating a healthy, well-balanced diet:
Avoid skipping meals (especially breakfast).
Try to include foods from at least 3 of the 4 food groups (breads
and cereals, fruits and vegetables, meat and meat substitutes, milk and milk products) in each meal. Plan your meals and snacks so
that you choose a variety of nutritious, tasty foods.
Limit the serving size for snacks (maximum 1-2 snacks per day).
Choose fresh fruit and yogurt or cheese, muffin or cereal and milk,
half a sandwich, crackers and cheese.
Allow your child to enjoy favorite foods in moderation without feeling
guilty. Choose low-energy treats (maximum 1-2 treats per week) such as sugar-free gum, 1-2 hard candies, 1 licorice stick, or
Gummi Bears.
Avoid having anything more than fruit after dinner so your child will
be hungry for breakfast.
Choose sugar-free drinks (e.g., sugar-free soda and Kool-Aid, Crys-
tal Lite, soda water, ice water). Avoid regular soda pop, juice, fruit drinks, regular Kool-Aid, lemonade, honeydew, and flavoured wa-ters. Remember it is better for your child to eat his or her calories
than drink them.
Ensure that you meet the requirements for milk and milk products (2
-4 servings per day).
Exercise and activity level are just as important as calorie intake. Chil-dren (and adults for that matter) should be more active, not only for weight control, but also for general health and well-being. Here are some ways to help your child lead a healthy, active lifestyle:
Encourage your child to aim for 20-30 minutes of vigorous activity 4
-5 days per week (after consultation with your child‟s doctor).
Choose a variety of activities your child enjoys.
Choose some activities that can be done from home, like walking,
bike riding, dancing to music, and playing games outside.
Limit television, video games, and computer games to 1-2 hours per
day. Most doctors recommend less than 2 hours per day.
If applicable, take the television
out of your child‟s bedroom to limit viewing. One research study showed that children with a television set in their bedroom watched nearly 5 hours per week more than those without a
bedroom television.
Be a good role model - exercise
with your child.
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