Noojmowin Teg Health Centre

Traditional Ceremony and Services: Sweat Lodge ceremony Fanning off Foot soaks Various teachings Individual, couple or family counselling Dan Garcia, also known as Ozowmukwanidoo which translates to Yellow Spirit Bear. Dan is Turtle Clan and is originally from Walpole Island First Nation, Bkejwanong. Dan currently resides in Whitefish River First  Nation with his family. He is the proud father of five beautiful children and grandfather to three grandchildren. He has been attaining cultural knowledge for over 23 years by participating in singing with big drum, hand drumming, various teachings, fasting, helping with and conducting various ceremonies. Dan has reclaimed and utilized cultural teachings to overcome issues such as childhood trauma, violence, and addictions issues. His approach to living a healthy lifestyle is based on cultural teachings and principles from the Anishinabek Nation. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK INITIAL APPOINTMENT, PLEASE CONTACT: Renee Kozachanko Traditional Intake Care Coordinator Phone: (705) 968-0809 Email: Renee.Kozachanko@nthc.ca To book a follow up appointment, please contact: Madalynn Soltys Cultural Support Worker Phone: (705) 968-0182 Email: Madalynn.Soltys@nthc.ca

Traditional Ceremony and Services: Sweat Lodge ceremony Fanning off Foot soaks Various teachings Individual, couple or family counselling Dan Garcia, also known as Ozowmukwanidoo which translates to Yellow Spirit Bear. Dan is Turtle Clan and is originally from Walpole Island First Nation, Bkejwanong. Dan currently resides in Whitefish River First  Nation with his family. He is the proud father of five beautiful children and grandfather to three grandchildren. He has been attaining cultural knowledge for over 23 years by participating in singing with big drum, hand drumming, various teachings, fasting, helping with and conducting various ceremonies. Dan has reclaimed and utilized cultural teachings to overcome issues such as childhood trauma, violence, and addictions issues. His approach to living a healthy lifestyle is based on cultural teachings and principles from the Anishinabek Nation. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK INITIAL APPOINTMENT, PLEASE CONTACT: Renee Kozachanko Traditional Intake Care Coordinator Phone: (705) 968-0809 Email: Renee.Kozachanko@nthc.ca To book a follow up appointment, please contact: Crystal Clark-McGregor Cultural Support Worker Phone: (705) 968-0181 Email: Crystal.Clark-McGregor@nthc.ca

All are welcome Facilitated by Henry Pitawanakwat Henry Pitawanakwat is with the Three Fires Confederacy from Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory, and is very fluent in all dialects, which also includes Chippewa and Algonquin. With over 40 years of research experience, Henry has worked as an Archaeologist, an internship at the Museum of Civilization and is a member of translators for the Translation Bureau Government of Canada. Henry enjoys working with language and providing knowledge within his community and offers traditional teachings and knowledge through listening, sharing and the importance of connecting to the land. Light snacks will be available for all participants prior to / following the Lunch and Learn session. Information / Registration: Daniel Manitowabi Cultural Support Worker Tel: (705) 968-0991 Email: Daniel.Manitowabi@nthc.ca

Families, Caregivers, Individuals & Community Service Providers are invited this February. Keynote address by: Angela Geddes RSW, CYW, BA Psych, MSW, RSW, YTT "Building Capacity in Ourselves & Identifying Behaviour, strengths and challenges" For more information or a copy of the questionnaire: Charlene Corbiere Wellness Coordinator Noojmowin Teg Health Centre Email: charlene.corbiere@nthc.ca Tel: (705) 968-0624

Facilitated by Jacob Dayfox Catering provided Supplies and tools are provided Registration required Only 8 spots available Must register before January 22nd at 3pm For questions or to register, please contact: Jacob Dayfox Cultural Support Worker Noojmowin Teg Health Centre Email: jacob.dayfox@nthc.ca Tel: (705) 968-0703