Health Tips

The White Spruce is a large coniferous evergreen tree that can be found in Whapmagoostui and along the coast

Tobacco is used in hunting rituals, healing and sacred ceremonies in Eeyou/Eenou Istchee

The Tamarack has important medicinal uses.Its boughs, bark (and bare branches in fall and winter) can be used to make tea

Sweetgrass is one of our sacred medicines, symbolizing healing and peace

Sage is one of our sacred medicines growing in Eeyou Istchee and other regions

The Cedar tree has many practical and medicinal uses

The Balsam Fir has many practical and medicinal uses

Avoid problems at the airport and follow these guidelines when packing

Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses (influenza A or B virus) that infect the nose, throat, and the lungs.

Damp, wet areas in the house can cause mould to grow inside your home which can cause health problems for your family.

All households should have a thermometer for the daily “student health checks”

Take a moment to talk with your family, to plan how you would do a possible isolation period if it is ever required

Actions to take and points to consider when sending you child to school for in-person classes

Index of guidelines, recommendations and posters from the first wave of COVID-19.

 I wear a mask to protect you. You wear a mask to protect me. We wear masks as a sign of respect for each other. 

All clients flying on the charter must provide & wear a cloth face covering or mask 

Check out this cool video of Matthew Jr. Longchap, age 9, riding his BMX safely at the Mistissini skate park!

Healthy practices can help us stay safe from respiratory illnesses like colds, the flu, and COVID-19

Prepare for your visit to get the flu shot

The flu vaccine (flu shot) is your best protection against the flu

Influenza (flu) is a contagious lung disease caused by the influenza virus. This is a different virus than the one that causes COVID-19.

An overdose (also known as “severe intoxication”) is when a person takes too much of a substance, like alcohol or drugs.

The COVID-19 outbreak is a stressful time for all of us.