Cookbooks a recipe for colonialism
By Marci Becking MONTREAL – Marie-Anne Gagnon says Canadian cookbooks have been a tool for colonization. “Very few recipes actually have an Aboriginal reference in...
Healthy Living: Parsley has life of its own
By Sarah Blackwell Parsley is something that not many people consider can be eaten as a salad. The herb is usually used as a garnish,...
We wait too late to get healthy
By Sarah Blackwell NORTH BAY – Why do so many people wait until they are sick or nearly dying before they make changes to improve...
Opinion – Anishinabek system ‘healthier’ approach
By Kelly Crawford The establishment and implementation of the Anishinabek Education System will support First Nation student success, First Nation jurisdiction and ensure strong Anishinaabe...
Health unit offers cooking classes
By Amy Campbell Lots of laughs, good chats and great eats were all part of Community Kitchen cooking sessions offered by the North Bay Parry...
‘Crowd out’ unhealthy food choices
By Sarah Blackwell Many people want to remove something from their diet because they know it is not good for them, but are not sure...
Health services feed visitors
By Sharon Weatherall CHIMNISSING – Breakfast was served to First Nation community members who attended two early-morning open houses at the Beausoleil First Nation Health...
Use healthy food as a reward
By Sarah Blackwell NORTH BAY – The cooler weather has arrived, school has started and parents are back in their regular work routine. So what...
Young leaders learn to make healthy decisions
By Sarah Blackwell This past summer I was honoured to be asked to facilitate a wellness workshop to over 90 aboriginal youth who attended the...
Healthy living about balance, not just food
By Sarah Blackwell There is more to leading a healthy life than just the food you eat. Myself, partner Fred Bellefeuille, and our three children...
Healthy eating in a box
NORTH BAY – A food buying club has been started up at the North Bay Indian Friendship Centre. Executive Director Nancy Potvin was instrumental in...
Healthy Recipe: Cashew Kale Salad Dressing
By Sarah Blackwell Ingredients: ¼ cup of soaked raw cashews 1 tsp coconut aminos 1 garlic clove (optional) ½ fresh lemon squeezed 2 celery stalks...
Indigenous health project using old ideas
By Christine Smith (McFarlane) TORONTO – When Dr. Janet Smylie talks about doing things in a new way, she really means in an old way...
Treaties and health care go hand-in-hand
SERPENT RIVER FN (May 17, 2013) – For many years, the treaty annuity payment and the Serpent River First Nation Annual Health Fair have been...
COO provides health benefits guide
TORONTO – The Chiefs of Ontario have produced guides for First Nation members with status to learn about the health benefits they have access to...