Newsletter May 2011, Volume 2 - Number 1

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Have YOU tried the BEEP TEST yet?

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On June 8th....

Come HUNGRY and ready to RUN!To sign-up or to get some more info, please contact Tessirae at the Maggie Willier Wellness Centre (780-355-3931), or visit her at LEGENDS GYM.

Tessirae Campiou, BRAID-Kids Research Assistant. She is energetic and is motivated to work with families... (especially those that feed her!)

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Paulette Campiou, Driftpile Diabetes Co-ordinator and an active member of BRAID-Kids. She advocates for healthy living for community members.

Priscilla Lalonde, Community Research Consultant. Priscilla is pleased to work with the project and is looking forward to meeting community members.

Karie Quinn, R.D. Community Dietitian Consultant. Karie has been coming to Driftpile for a couple of years now to work with families in making healthier food choices.

Dr. Ellen Toth Diabetes doctor

If you see them around Driftpile, say “Hi!”

Kelli Campbell, Research Assistant

Fun Run!

Fun Run!Fun Run!

Prizes!Prizes!

You’re also invited to:

DIABETES WALK & LUNCHEON

A BRAID-Kids info session & forum will take place during the luncheon

Tuesday, June 7th9:00am - 2:00pm

Mihtatakaw Sipiy School Gym

For info call 780-355-3931

BRAID-KIDS TESTINGWednesday, June 8th 9:00 amMihtatakaw Sipiy School Gym

Children will be brought to the gym with their class �rst thing in the morning to get tested.

We will measure your child’s: > Blood sugars > Blood pressure > Weight, height & waist > Fitness (running test)

To get tested, children must be fasting. They should have nothing to eat or drink (except water) after midnight on TuesdayJune 7th, and no breakfast before coming to school on Wednesday June 8th.

A healthy breakfast will be provided after testing

Community Dietitian Consultant. Karie

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Oh, LIGHTEN-UP!... with these healthy favouritesfrom Nutritionist Karie Quinn:

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LEGENDS GYMOpen Monday-Thursday11 am - 4 pm (until end of May)

As part of BRAID-Kids, Tessiraehas been opening up the gym. Stop by and check out the equipment

and have a chat with

Tessirae!

“SEE TESS RUN! RUN, TESS, RUN!”

PLANTING A GARDEN?Need someone to help with plowing and/or tilling?The Health Centre can help!Contact Paulette or TessiraePhone: 780-355-3931

BEST GARDEN CONTESTThe Driftpile Diabetes Program and the BRAID-Kids project are hosting a "Best Garden" contest. Details will be posted soon!

FOUR FIRE CEREMONY TEACHINGSThe Health Centre will be hosting "Four Fire Ceremony Teachings" at the Elders Lodge. These sessions are for any woman or young woman going into womanhood to complete aceremony dress, shawl and moccasins. These will prepare you for the Rites of Passage. For more information and to register contact the Health Centre. Phone: 780-355-3931.

CLINICS:At the Health CentrePhone: 780-355-3931

Footcare ClinicEvery 2 monthsContact: Paulette

SLICK Community ScreenerClinic (Diabetes)June dates TBAContact: Paulette

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Exchange recipes and �nd otherresources - Visit BRAID-Kids on

Don’t “Gotta Be KD” Mac & Cheese!

Ingredients: 1 ½ cups cooked macaroni or pasta shells (small) Cheese Sauce: ¼ cup margarine ¼ cup all-purpose �our 1 tsp dry mustard ½ tsp pepper (optional) ¼ tsp hot sauce (optional) 3 ½ cups 1% Milk ¾ lb Shredded Cheddar Cheese ½ tsp paprika or favourite herb (optional)

Instructions: 1. In a large pan melt margarine over medium heat; remove from heat and add �our, mustard and hot sauce (if desired) and stir until blended. 2. Whisk in milk, then bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking often to prevent burning. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes until thick. 3. Remove from heat and stir in cheese. 4. Sprinkle paprika or your favourite herb over the top for color and taste! (This yummy cheese sauce can also be used on broccoli or cauli�ower!)

Yummy Cheese-Stu�ed Trout Li Trout kaa shiipahwit avik li FrimaazhRecipe shared by the Labrador Métis NationFrom the Métis Cookbook and Guide to Healthy Living

Ingredients: 2 lbs. whole trout, cleaned ¹⁄2 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced ¹⁄2 cup green onion, chopped ¹⁄2 cup green pepper, chopped 2 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: 1. In a small bowl, combine mushrooms, green onion, green pepper and parmesan cheese.2. Spoon into cavity of �sh, seasoning with salt and pepper.3. Securely close cavity with toothpicks or skewer to keep stu�ng inside.4. Place on lightly greased broiler pan.5. Broil 4–5” from heat, about 5 to 10 minutes on each side, or until �sh �akes easy.

Makes 6 servings.

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