When your loved ones reach a certain age, deaths and funerals become common place. Dealing with these losses can take a toll. Funerals play an important part in honouring and remembering the life of someone who was important to you. The living can come together, support each other and share their grief. If your loved one has recently attended a funeral, talking about what they liked or did not like about it, may lead to not only discovering what their wishes are for their funeral, but can help them cope with the loss they have just experienced.
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Holistic Wellness Program
Youth Engagement & Empowerment program is available for youth and operates five days a week (Tuesday to Saturday) and is free to register. Transportation and food are provided. Participation is required, and our goal is to provide a safe space where youth can develop self-esteem, leadership skills, and healthy relationships. We offer evening, summer, and Saturday day programs, including cultural activities and on-the-land camps. We aim to reduce illegal behaviors and drug use among indigenous youth and address their mental health concerns. Our team includes Elders, youth workers, and various facilitators. We care about urban Indigenous youth and are here to help and support them and their families.
Holistic Wellness Program
Youth Engagement & Empowerment program is available for youth and operates five days a week (Tuesday to Saturday) and is free to register. Transportation and food are provided. Participation is required, and our goal is to provide a safe space where youth can develop self-esteem, leadership skills, and healthy relationships. We offer evening, summer, and Saturday day programs, including cultural activities and on-the-land camps. We aim to reduce illegal behaviors and drug use among indigenous youth and address their mental health concerns. Our team includes Elders, youth workers, and various facilitators. We care about urban Indigenous youth and are here to help and support them and their families.
Book Club: Real Self-Care
A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness. From women’s mental health specialist Pooja Lakshmin, MD. Real self-care, in contrast, is an internal, self-reflective process that involves making difficult decisions in line with our values, and when we practice it, we shift our relationships, our workplaces, and even our broken systems. Find it at your local bookstore.
Clean Eating: Mixed Berry Crisp
5 cups mixed berries, fresh or frozen. ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup. 2 tablespoons arrowroot starch. 2 Tbsp. Lemon juice. 1 cup old-fashioned oats. ½ cup packed almond flour. ⅓ cup packed coconut sugar. ¼ tsp. sea salt. 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted. 3 Tbsp. plain yogurt. Preheat the oven to 350. In a 9 by 9-inch baking dish, mix the berries, honey, starch, and juice. Set aside. In a medium bowl, stir together the oats, almond flour, sugar and salt. Mix in the butter and yogurt. Stir. Dollop the oat mixture over the filling. Bake for 50 minutes. Serve with Greek yogurt.
Clean Eating Recipe
Marinated Grilled Chicken & Veggies Kabobs: Prepare delicious grilled chicken kabobs by marinating 1 lb of boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a mixture of 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 1 tsp minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cut 1 red bell pepper, 1 yellow bell pepper, 2 small zucchinis, and 1 red onion into 1-inch pieces and add them to the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes and preheat the grill. Thread the chicken and veggies onto skewers and grill for 5-7 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and enjoy the flavorful kabobs.
Clean Eating Recipe
Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps. 1 lb lean ground chicken; 2 shallots, thinly sliced; ½ red pepper, diced; 1 tbsp chili powder; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2 tbsp orange juice; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp sriracha; 1/3 c fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; 12 iceberg lettuce leaves; 1/3 c chopped peanuts. Sauté chicken, shallots, red pepper, and chili powder 5-8 min, until chicken is brown. Stir in lime juice, orange juice, fish sauce, honey and Sriracha. Cook 3-5 min, until most of the liquid has evaporated. Stir 2 tbsp cilantro into the mixture. Remove from heat. Serve in lettuce leaves. Garnish with cilantro and peanuts. Enjoy!
Words to Live By
“Leave each person a little better than when you found them.” – Robin Sharma
Words to Live By
“Don’t spend too much time worrying about the future. Your life is now and by being present you will know exactly what to do in the perfect time.” Keith Macpherson
Words to Live By
“Those who think they have no time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness.” – Edward Stanley
Don’t Fear Fats!
Eating healthy fats is essential for overall well-being. Healthy fats provide a range of benefits for the body, including supporting brain function, promoting heart health, and aiding nutrient absorption. They are a rich source of energy, help maintain healthy skin and hair, and assist in hormone production. Incorporating foods like avocados, nuts, seeds, olive oil, and fatty fish into your diet can increase your intake of these beneficial fats. However, it’s important to consume them in moderation as part of a balanced diet. Remember, not all fats are created equal, and opting for healthy fats can contribute to a healthier, more nourished body.
