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Our goal was to help front line staff to add to their “bundles” and send them home with tools, activities and teachings that will support their work combating diabetes in their communities.  We heard from community members who told their own personal diabetes story and from Regional Chief Isadore Day who shared his story of making this disease a government priority. 

We learned traditional games to play back home to get our community members more active and took a hike down the gorge to wade into the mighty Niagara River and learn ceremonies.

We shared teachings and activities to promote wellness in the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual directions and got to participate in a National webinar sponsored by the Assembly of First Nations.

We made connections with new friends and colleagues who we can now call upon as we continue to do our good work.  Nya’Weh and Miigwetch to all of you for honouring your life!

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This webinar is available at no cost to First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities from across the country.

Topic: Indigenous Food Security and Sovereignty: Community Projects

Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2017, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. CDT

Presenter: Tabitha Martens

Webinar Description:

The loss of food security and sovereignty for some Indigenous communities has contributed to an increase in diseases like Type 2 Diabetes. In reclaiming food sovereignty and security, Indigenous communities can work towards healing and hope. Tabitha Martens is a mixed ancestry Cree researcher who has been studying Indigenous food security and sovereignty. This webinar will share the outcomes of her research project examining 24 Indigenous food sovereignty initiatives across Canada.

To join the webinar, click on the link below and follow the prompts.  You will receive a confirmation email once you have successfully registered.

https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/4842592636183190786
** When you register for this event there will be an option to change to your time zone by clicking on “Change time zone”, see screen shot below.

Questions? Please contact:

Suzanne Stephenson
1.800.463.1763, Ext. 142791
[email protected]

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Requirement 

The Southern Ontario Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative seeks an experienced event planner to provide conference coordination services to organize the delivery of SOADI’s annual conference in Niagara Falls.

Overview of Conference

SOADI’s 15^th annual conference will take place over 2 days targeting front line workers from across Ontario as well as an evening social for community members.  The workshops as part of the overall conference will showcase best practices in Diabetes management, prevention and treatment as well as aspect of healthy living.  The expected delivery timeframe is September 2017.

Statement of Work 

The Conference Coordinator will provide a number of services related to organizing and delivering SOADI’s 20^th anniversary gathering/conference.  In particular, the Conference Coordinator will:

• Research and contact conference sponsors and partners
• Source conference location space
• Develop work plan for conference delivery
• Develop and plan the conference structure and invite speakers and organize workshops
• Develop and plan simultaneous health fair and craft vendor space for duration of conference
• Prepare and oversee promotional and marketing materials for conference
• Ensure facilities and conference venues are ready for conference
• Register participants and prepare conference materials including final report and evaluation
• Translate the SOADI board and teams vision of the gathering based on group feedback and develop conference themes to produce the desired outcomes
• Work within budgetary allowances
• Facilitate hotel room bookings
• Participate in conference committee calls and insure action items that pertain to the conference coordinator are completedInsure cultural relevance is maintained throughout the conference and planning process including the inviting and accommodating of Elders and respecting local Tradition and process
• Work within timeframes for all deliverables

  Qualifications and Experience

 The consultant must clearly identify each individual proposed for this requirement and demonstrate the following qualifications and experience for each of the proposal individuals supported by their curriculum vitae.

• A preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry
• Minimum of two years’ experience in managing similar services for Aboriginal organizations and groups
• The Consultant must provide evidence of the above criteria by submitting relevant details for whom the services were provided (as follows):

1. The project values and time frames for this project
2. The description of a similar project carried out by consultant/team
3. Contact information for whom the services were provided
4. Reference letters from past clients for these services

Due to quick delivery expectations, please submit your proposal and the above information by February 11^th at 5pm by email to:

[email protected]

If you require further information please email Roslynn Baird at the above email address or call 1-888-514-1370.

RFP event planner SOADI event 2017

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Today I had the most rewarding experience teaching yoga to 14 young women from grades 6-8 at a First Nations public school. Initially, I was nervous because this was only my second ever yoga class that I instructed. I am still in awe about how respectful the girls were to each other’s yoga experience. The class went better than I could have ever imagined. I was especially amazed at how deeply focused the girls were at trying all the poses, and how they allowed themselves to completely relax during the meditation at the end of class. I loved experimenting with crafting this class by adding age appropriate background music, warm up games & partner poses. The feedback I received from the girls included comments such as: “I feel at peace.” “I feel like my stress is gone away.” “I feel calm.” These comments tell me that these girls were successfully able to connect their mind & body in a relaxing way; which is the major goal that I hope to continue to achieve with future yoga classes.

Congratulations Brittany!

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