Noojmowin Teg Health Centre is offering a Cultural Lunch & Learn on Menopause -Transitioning Into the Role of Nookomis/Grandmother on Wednesday, June 4 from 11:30 am to 1 pm. This cultural teaching will be held in the Healing Lodge and facilitated by Esstin McCleod, Traditional Healer. Location: Noojmowin Teg Health Centre, 48 Hillside Road, Aundeck Omni Kaning First Nation
MONDAY, MAY 5TH, 2025 Starting Location: Noojmowin Teg Health Centre (NTHC) 48 Hillside Road, Aundeck Omni Kaning Ending at: M’Chigeeng Community Complex 53 Hwy 551, M’Chigeeng EVERYONE WELCOME Join for the full walk or partial walk Refreshments provided Rest stations Wear comfortable clothing and proper footwear *In the event of rain, the walk will take place inside M’Chigeeng Complex from 1-6pm. SCHEDULE: 6:30am Sunrise Ceremony (NTHC) 8:00am Departure from NTHC 3:00pm Arrival at M’Chigeeng Complex 4:30pm Closing and Meal No registration required. For inquiries, contact: Shawna Jacko Cultural Support (MMIWG) Noojmowin Teg Health Centre Email: shawna.jacko@noojmowin-teg.ca Call/Text: (705) 968-0782
Lunch & Learn with Guest Speaker Bobby Hudson for Noojmowin Teg Health Centre and Mnaamodzawin employees Bobby Hudon (He/Him), (She/Her), (They/Them), (We/Our) is a proud Queer individual who was born and raised in Manitoba. With over 18 years of lived experience and involvement with 2SLGBTQIAP+ culture and communities, Bobby has dedicated most of their adult life as a Helper. They began working in the social field in Treaty 1 where they helped to build and nurture safe spaces and communities for urban 2SLGBTQIAP+ folks. Much of their work is founded in Indigenous Tradition and practices, as well as harm reduction principles. Bobby received their Spirit Name in a 2-Spirit Sweat at the Thunderbird Lodge in Winnipeg, MB. In 2019, Bobby made the life-changing decision to move to Treaty 3 to begin a life in Fort Frances, Ontario, where they continue to work as a Helper. Applying Teachings and experiences from the city to rural environments and First Nations across Canada, Bobby continues to provide immediate support to 2SLGBTQIAP+ folks, families, and Communities.Bobby is a mix of European descent with ancestors of Indigenous heritage on their mother's side. While much is still unknown regarding the connection to their own Indigineity, Bobby […]
