Street Outreach and Youth Program Coordinator
Hi, my name is John
Homer. I’m currently assisting Rodger
Hill at De dwa de dehs nye>s. Since
taking this role of Youth Program Coordinator Trainee, I’ve grown to have greater
respect for myself. I began this
position as preparation for a Program Coordinator position at the Hamilton
Conservatory of the Arts.
The Hamilton
Conservatory of the Arts is developing a co-op type program for Native
secondary school students. They hope to
launch a musical drama focusing on Native teaching. The program will incorporate music, drama, set design and play
performance.
I come to this
program with over 13 years of participating in Native gatherings such as
Elder’s conferences, Youth conferences and Native performing arts training that
include song and dance. I currently
facilitate the Youth Dance Troupe (Thurs., 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm) and Youth
Singing Group (Tues., 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm) with Nancy Maracle, Hamilton Regional
Indian Centre. The teaching methods of
dance are based on individual ability and on the meaning, styles, history and
their importance. The youth are taught
dances of the Woodlands, Prairies, and Southern Nations. Another area of teaching is Native
music. Native people have a song for
every occasion. By learning and sharing
these songs the youth develop a desire to sing. Although our native culture has a lot of areas to learn such as
history, music, dance, theatre, and most of all respect for the gifts given to
us, the dance troupe and singing group are just a beginning for the Youth.
The Youth Program
will be featuring a variety of activities from crafts, music, workshops and
recreational activities.
We are also working
on expanding the Street Outreach program, a street patrol van that provides food,
blankets and help to the homeless.
For more information,
call me at the Hamilton Office at (905) 544-4320.
FOOT CARE
PROGRAM
“Toes R Us” Clinic Foot
Are you DIABETIC?
Do you have
ARTHRITIS?
Is your VISION
FAILING?
Are your toenails
thick, ingrown?
Do you have fungus
infections or foot deformities?
Foot care is
offered by RN/RPNs with basic
And advance foot
care certification.
The clinic runs
alternate Mondays in Hamilton
And alternate
Tuesdays in Brantford.
Clients can self
refer, book
Your appointment
today.
Brantford (519)
572-4340
Hamilton: (905)
544-4320
SEE YOUR
DOCTOR:
If your feet burn or are painful there are
medications available to ease your discomfort.
Keep feet warm and
moisturized:
Warmth helps to keep the flood flowing. Cream can
prevent skin from becoming dry, cracked and
infected.
Exercise your feet every day:
Walk or do ankle exercise to increase blood flow
to your feet for at least 3 times a week.
Keep healthy blood
sugar levels:
Blood sugar levels that fluctuate or are high
most of the time, can lead
to nerve damage and decrease blood flow. Improving blood sugar
levels might help to prevent further damage
and decrease the
tingling and discomfort in your feet.
Wear socks and shoes:
Protect your feet from injury by wearing shoes that fit well.
Wear socks to bed if your feet are cold at night.
Prevent
infections:
If you develop a cut, use soap and water to
clean the area.
If the cut or cracked skin becomes infected
DO NOT
try to treat it at home, see your doctor.
COMMON SIGNS OF INFECTION:
- Redness
- Swelling
- Tender or painful areas
- Pus or discharge from area
Visits
of Traditional Healer s for 2001:
Micheal Standup – Tradtional Healer
Micheal, Mohawk Nation, Kahnawake, Quebec utilizes shamanitic healing as well as counselling and traditional teachings.
Allan Jacobs – Traditional Healer
Allan, Delaware Nation, Moraviatown, Ontario.
Allan offers shamanistic healitng and counselling. He ahs great knowledge of traditional herbs
and carries medicines for diabetes, high blood pressure, and Allan will be a
facilitator for the diabetes workshop on Tuesday, January 30, and February
20,2001.
Upcoming Certificate Healing/Sharing Circle Program
Registrations are now being accepted for anyone interested in receiveing a Cerificate of Attencance and Completion on the next 13 Circles to be ofered as of February, to May 14, 2001. The sessions will be held alternatively in Hamilton and Brantford between the hours of 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
Total of 15 circles will be offered, 13 must be completed to obtain a certificate. The certivficateds will be recognized within our Aboriginal Health Centre fo any possible emploument or volunteer positions.
Topics to be provided are:
1)How to begin a healing journey (Introduction to healing and sharing circles)
2) Knowing and respecting your Elders: who, when, why, and how!
3) Healing through “Story Telling”
4) eagle Feather Teachings
5) Mending the Circle: Home, Community and World Healing (Prerequisite- “How to begin a healing journey”)
6) Drums, rattles and songs
7) Historical overview – “Our Story”
8) The Circle and numbers four and seven
9) The value Systems of First Nations and Others
10) Relationships between First Nations and Mother Earth
11) Our Medicines
12) Self Esteem Building
13) Berevement – Grief and Loss
14) Spouse Relations
15) Parenting and Builing a stron family.
*NOTE: Registrants should be 16 years and older. Sorry due to space availabilty – 20 registrations will be taken for each site on a first come first serve basis.
For Traditional Healers schedule call numbers below:
Janet or Charlene at (905) 544-4320 or Sandee, in Brantford (519) 752-4340