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CBHSSJB celebrates Occupational Therapist Day

Summary

The Cree Health Board celebrates the hard work of our Occupational Therapists (OTs). OTs help disabled, injured or ill clients by using therapeutic activities. Their dedicated efforts improve the lives of so many Eeyou and Eenou.

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Adelina Feo

“From childhood to elderhood, occupational therapists are there to support those in need of recovery therapy, to get them back to doing what matters most. Thank you to all our OTs for their dedication to the people of Eeyou Istchee!” - Adelina Feo, Director of Professional Services and Quality Assurance (DPSQA) - Allied Health

Did you know?  

OTs help people to improve their ability to function in their daily life through the use of everyday activities in a culturally safe manner. OTs can enable people to:

  • Take care of themselves and their loved ones  
  • Go to the bush, hunt, do arts and crafts, etc.  
  • Participate in daycare/school activities, manage work duties, or contribute to their community in different ways  
  • Play sports, pursue hobbies or spend time with friends and family. 

 

What does Occupational Therapy look like?

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    Woman doing Cree traditional crafts
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    Using spatula to serve fish and blueberies
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    Pregnant woman cutting meat
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    Man using rope to attach sticks to make stretcher
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    Woman washing hands
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    Using spoon to serve vegetables
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    Standing in snow with snowshoes
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    Preparing goose to be roasted over open fire
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    Hands consoling one another
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    Doing traditional Cree needlepoint
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    Making stew in a steel saucepan
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    2 arms reaching out to help one another
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Occupational therapy helps people to improve their ability to perform normal activities.

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