Elders wellness week
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Canada
To Promote Elders and Vulnerable Adults' Wellbeing, please join us in highlighting World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
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Wear purple colors
Check out the schedule by community below:
Chisasibi
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Waskaganish
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆: Wear Purple to Show Support for Elders
𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Treat an Elder
𝟵 𝗮.𝗺. - 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲: 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗙𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗕𝗥𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛
Welcoming Elders & Caregivers for a special brunch recognizing Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Featuring gospel, worship, Elder reflections, and a dance movement therapy presentation.
𝗡𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝟱 𝗽.𝗺. - 𝗥𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹: 𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗙-𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬
Offering FREE Men & Women Haircuts and Waxing Services for Elders (50+). 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸-𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆, 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲, 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲. Contact Delicia & Ashlynn for more info.
𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟲𝘁𝗵
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆: Wear Purple to Show Support for Elders
𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Bring a friend/elder to join you for the walk
𝟯 𝗽.𝗺. - 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲: 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞
Join us to raise awareness about elder abuse and show support for elders. Includes a 15-minute warm-up.
𝗧𝗘𝗔 & 𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗞
All Elders and Community Members welcome for a traditional snack & socialize at the Community Teepee.
𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 & 𝗘𝗟𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗧𝗬
Hosted by Nishiyuu Department. Come together for a special cultural activity celebrating community, connection, and tradition. Share stories, learn, and enjoy meaningful time.
𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆: Moccasin & Beadwork Day - Celebrate handmade art.
𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Spend time with an Elder & Cook Traditional Snacks
𝟰 𝗽.𝗺. 𝘁𝗼 𝟱:𝟭𝟱 𝗽.𝗺. - 𝗥𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹: 𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗬
All welcome to a presentation on dance therapy as self-care and its benefits for mental and emotional health. Snacks & Beverages provided.
𝟲:𝟬𝟬 𝗣𝗠 - 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝟵𝟮.𝟱𝗳𝗺: 𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗘 𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗢 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗘𝗟𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦
Bingo Lovers 50 and Up! Grab free cards at Siibii Radio for fun and awesome merchandise prizes!
𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵:
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆: Throwback Day (Generations Theme). Dress from a different decade to spark stories and connect through shared memories.
𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗺 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Invite an Elder for this Workshop OR Elder can invite a friend.
𝟭𝟬:𝟬𝟬 𝗔𝗠 - 𝗥𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹: 𝗗𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗬
Join 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 for a morning of dance movement therapy: everyone is welcome!
𝗡𝗼𝗼𝗻 - 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲|𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 & 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻: 𝗦𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗦 & 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗨𝗗𝗦 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
Get tips to protect yourself and your money. Learn to spot scams, keep money secure, and report fraud. 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗘𝗘𝗣𝗙, 𝗟𝗶𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗝𝗼𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘀𝗵.
For more information and updates:https://www.facebook.com/share/19aU4cySSi/
Nemaska
For more information and updates: https://www.facebook.com/share/12KeKPv6A9C/
Eastmain
For more information and updates: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AzY5Wyowr/
Mistissini
𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟲𝘁𝗵
𝟵:𝟬𝟬 𝗮.𝗺.| 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿: 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗵
Breakfast to be served
𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝐚.𝐦.: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤
To Promote Elders and Vulnerable Adults' Wellbeing.
- Starting Point: FRC, Cheno St. Blazo St. Amisk St.
- Ending Point: Main Street at Family Resource Centre
- Promotional Items to be given out
- Place: Sabtuwan
All information and updates are available at the following link:https://www.facebook.com/share/1CNfKWZkUX/
Wemindji
𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵:
𝟭𝟯:𝟯𝟬 (𝟭:𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗠): COMMUNITY WALK
To Promote Elders and Vulnerable Adults' Wellbeing.
- Starting Point: Wemindji Community Hall
- Ending Point: Wemindji Community Hall
For more information and updates: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ACQx4Xac8/
Waswanipi
All information and updates are available at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/share/14GfXd1QvbU/
Ouje-Bougoumou
For more information and updates: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AgC8LRQpq/
Whapmagoostu
𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟱𝘁𝗵
1:00 PM – Community picnic
𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟲𝘁𝗵
Opening prayer
Community Walk – Wear purple
Speakers on Elder Abuse at the Gathering place (Church)
𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟳𝘁𝗵
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆: Wear googoom scarf and bannock hat & joomshoom hat
Nurturing your body – physically and mentally - Fabienne & Anne at the Gathering place (Church)
Elder Financial Abuse - Presentation by Steven Boudrias at the Gathering place (Church)
Zumba for elders – Melissa (nurse) at the Gathering place (Church)
𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵
Noon: Picnic for Inuit/Cree elders at 1st point
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: games for elders
𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆: Wear a ribbon skirt/shirt.
𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Go visit an elder and post what you appreciate about each other
Grief sharing circle
𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵:
𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆:
𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Play a game with an elder and post on social media
Storytelling of elders
Entertainment
Feast for elders and presentation of gifts to support workers
Closing remarks
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Montreal
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