Councillor Dennis Bird

Health

GGFN health programs are aimed at prevention of poor health and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. Most of our funding is designated for prevention and promotion and is program specific. The funding formula for health programs is based on the on-reserve population and is specifically targeted for the on-reserve membership.

GGFN health runs a number of programs for our on-reserve members. Among our programs are:

·  prenatal session, held the 2nd Thursday of each month. September’s session will focus on FASD.

· Child Health Clinics (Immunization), held every Tuesday unless otherwise posted; and

· Foot Care, held the last Tuesday of each moth. Foot Care is available as necessary and special appointments can be made through the Home & Community Care nurse.

We are also running a series of Diabetic care clinics, including an informational session that was held on September 16. This session was follow up to our Kidney screening session held last March.

Anyone wishing further information on health care is invited to call the GGFN medical clinic at 835-2020.

Brighter Futures

The Brighter Futures program’s objectives are to increase awareness in the Mental Health and Child Development/Parenting Skills areas. Programming includes:

· Sponsoring mental health community workshops

· Hosting the Unity of Nations conference for students

· Assisting other programs with funding to host workshops

· Providing sponsorships for recreation/sports fees not covered through minor sports

· Promoting injury prevention

· Hosting community events such as the Halloween Bash and Valentine Round Dance, and

· Horse back riding lessons.

Effectively immediately, Brighter Futures will cover either registration fees or expenses for workshops and conferences, but not both.

This year, we will focus on the development of a GGFN Youth Centre. Our youth worker, along with the Brighter Futures Coordinator, will seek out and evaluate ideas for the development of a fully functional center. Fundraising will play a large role in carrying out these activities, and we encourage community members to participate as much as possible. The Youth Centre also welcomes parent to either visit our volunteer their time, especially if they have ideas they would like to see implemented at the youth centre.

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