NCN Family & Community Wellness Centre

About NCN Family & Community Wellness Centre

The Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation (NCN) Family and Community Wellness Centre was established to support holistic wellness by providing additional opportunities for the Citizens of the NCN to build on their strengths as individuals, as members of families and as part of the community. The Centre provides services in Public Health, Child and Family Services, Counselling and other family and community needs programs. It has sub-offices in Winnipeg, Brandon, Thompson and South Indian Lake.

Suicide Prevention Week

ATTENTION NCN Community Members: Find Hope Together. Join us for a week of fun activities and events to promote suicide prevention. Your participation could help someone who is struggling and is a good opportunity to share resources and stories. Events & Activities September 8 – Cooking Competition @ 1:00 pm Make a Desert of your [Read More...]

Vision Quest & Fast Camp

Dates: September 3 – 7th Where: Mile 33 Sundance Site, Nelson House Facilitators: Jackie Walker: 679-2121 or Shelley Cook: 679-5244   If you are interested in fasting, please present your tobacco to either one of the facilitators. You will be provided with a preparation list, teachings, and assistance. Please bring a helper to support and [Read More...]

Protective Mask Making

Protect Yourself and Others by Learning to Make Non-medical Masks and Face Coverings. September 2 & 3, 2020 Location: Family and Community Wellness Centre   Wearing a homemade mask in the community is recommended when it is not possible to consistently maintain a 2-metre physical distance from others, particularly in crowded public settings, such as [Read More...]

Breast Cancer Screening Clinic

CancerCare Manitoba's mobile mammography clinic is coming soon to the Nelson House Family and Community Wellness Centre! For Women 50+ Date: Aug 24-27, 2020 Where: Nelson House Wellness Centre (14 Bay Road) Call Thomas at 204-484-2341 to book an appointment. Limited appointments and dates are subject to change. Get checked Manitoba. Cancer screening saves lives!

FCWC Night Time Security – 1 Interim Position

FAMILY AND COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTRE INC. Invites applications for the following employment opportunity: FCWC Night Time Security – 1 Interim Position Nelson House Summary: A FCWC Night Time Security Guard oversees the safety and cleanliness of the FCWC. The role of the night time security guard is to safeguard, patrol, and monitor any theft or violence in the premises, [Read More...]

Annual Health Fair

We are all in this together! August 11-12, 2020 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Gilbert McDonald Arena HUGE DOOR PRIZES: Couch set Table & chairs Bed & frame Washer & Dryer GIVE-AWAYS FREE TABLE DRAWS Come join us! We will be providing info on various subjects related to the COVID-19 pandemic: Nutrition Teaching children about [Read More...]

Protective Mask Making Class

REGISTER TO JOIN US! JULY 14, 15, 16, 2020 1:00 PM– 6:00 PM Family & Community Wellness Centre All NCN Citizens welcome! NCN Citizens, to protect yourself and others during Covid-19, we are demonstrating how to make your own non-medical masks and face coverings. Social Distancing will be practiced at all times. ALL MATERIAL WILL [Read More...]

Are You Pregnant or a New Mom?

ATTENTION NCN Community Members: The CPNP program can offer education and resources on baby’s development, nutrition and exercise, labour and delivery, and breastfeeding and newborn care, including: Common changes & discomforts Warning signs Pregnancy complications Domestic and substance abuse Your CPNP nurse can help you understand your prenatal visits and why certain tests are done, [Read More...]

Living with Diabetes – We Can Help

Out of control blood sugar can lead to: Heart Disease Stroke Blindness Kidney Disease Foot Complications Reduce your risk of diabetes complications: Plan meals and make healthy food choices. Monitor yourself. It’s more than just your blood sugar. Stay active Take your medications Quit smoking Diabetes education can teach you how to manage your blood [Read More...]

Baby Boost Program

Get your infant immunized! The more people in a community who are vaccinated, the harder it is for a disease to spread. Starting July 1, 2020 the Family & Community Wellness Centre will give out a great prize package to all babies that complete their vaccination series from birth up to 18 months of age. [Read More...]

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