KEEPING OUR SPIRITS STRONG TOGETHER A HOLISTIC WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ABORIGINAL GIRLS

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1 KEEPING OUR SPIRITS STRONG TOGETHER A HOLISTIC WELLNESS PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ABORIGINAL GIRLS Lisa Stafford and Tracey Paul Kirkpatrick 6 th International Meeting on Indigenous Child Health Ottawa, Ontario March 20, 2015

2 Presenter Disclosure Lisa Stafford and Tracey Paul Kirkpatrick have no relevant financial relationships with the manufacturer(s) of commercial services discussed in this CME activity AND Lisa Stafford and Tracey Paul Kirkpatrick does not intend to discuss an unapproved/investigative use of a commercial product/device in my presentation

3 Presentation Outline Background and History (how it all began) Program Purpose, Vision and Guiding Values Program Content and Delivery Funding and Partnerships, Community Support Evaluation of the Program The unmeasurable Value of the Program- The Girls Questions

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5 How it all Began A Dream A Desire to Give Back A Question A Vision and a Placemat A Community Need and a Solution Funding and Support A Story of Self Love Dedication, Creativity, Cooperation and Love

6 Background : A holistic wellness program for Aboriginal girls, aged 9-12 has been developed by Lisa Stafford BN RN and Tracey Paul. Recognizing the complex health challenges faced by Aboriginal women today, and recognizing the need to promote health and well being in the early years, this program takes a holistic, preventative and inspiring approach to wellness. Incorporating the teachings of First Nation Culture and Tradition, this mentorship program brings together young girls in Kingsclear First Nation to participate in a sharing, caring, and respectful relationship with themselves and each other.

7 Vision and Purpose Guiding Vision: Aboriginal girls will reach their full potential. Through living a healthy balanced life physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually, they will contribute positively to the health and wellness of their communities, their families, themselves and each other. Purpose : To provide guidance, knowledge, skills and support for young girls to develop self worth, confidence, self love, leadership, and personal wellness within their own cultural setting.

8 GUIDING VALUES THIS PROGRAM RECOGNIZES AND HONOURS THE SEVEN SACRED TEACHINGS OF THE ABORIGINAL PEOPLES THE SEVEN SACRED TEACHINGS RESPECT HUMILITY HONESTY COURAGE WISDOM TRUTH LOVE THIS PROGRAM RECOGNIZES AND HONOURS THE MEDICINE WHEEL TEACHINGS AS A HOISTIC APPROACH TO WELLNESS

9 Program Delivery The Program is structured and has a purpose

10 Program Delivery Circle and Greetings Smudging Oh Great Spirit Prayer The Lessons are taught through Storytelling, role playing, talking and sharing, demonstrations and guest speakers Nutrition Break Craft time artwork used to align the lesson through creativity Sharing Circle Binders for program contents

11 Program Content The Story of the Turtle and The Lady bug Self Love, Beauty comes from Within A Holistic Approach to Health Having an Attitude of Gratitude Giving to Others the Healing Power of Generosity Literacy Read, Grow and Learn Honouring our Femininity, Caring For Our Bodies Friendship how to be a friend to ourselves and others Speaking Our truth and Using Our Voices A New Approach to Forgiveness Setting Goals, Reaching New Heights

12 Program Content Sticking Your Neck Out Having Courage to Face Our Fears Cultural Teachings Be your Own Hero Nutrition and Exercise Coping and Healing Through Grief Giving Back to Our Community Crystals the Healing Power of Nature Respecting Mother Earth- Protecting the Environment Fun, Dancing, Music, Maliseet Trail Waterfall BOOT stress management skills

13 BOOT Building Your Own Tool Box Grounding Breathing Relaxation Visualization Meditation Being Present Creating a Tool Box of Skills to help us through Life.

14 What do we see? Determination Empowerment Belief Cooperation Understanding Motivation Pride Curiosity Self Awareness Happiness Laughter Friendship Love

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16 Be your Own Hero I Am In My Own Power When.

17 Literacy Promotion Read, Grow and Learn

18 Self Love You Are Amazing Craft

19 Every Girl is Amazing!

20 Funding / Community Support Thank you to Kingsclear First Nation Child and Family Services, Chief and Council, Elders, Parents and Families We Give Back : Community Clean Up Remembrance Day Letters to Leadership Visits and Crafts for Elders Baking for those who have lost a loved one Inviting siblings and friends sharing the lessons

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22 Evaluation of the Program Look at their beautiful smiling faces! Tyra and Bailey s Story

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26 The completion of the Program is Bittersweet We invite our Alumni back to help

27 Questions? Thank you

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