NORTHERN FIRST NATIONS HEALTH AUTHORITY NEWS
Welcome to the September 2022 edition of NORTH
IN THIS EDITION
 
Every year our traditional wellness specialist, Carla Lewis, harvests food and medicine. In this edition in our gallery Carla shares some of the beautiful images of the season that she's captured.
 
Two other FNHA staff members, Jody Youb and Anita Andreychuk, have spent weeks on the road this summer. Why? To honour our northern leadership's request for in-person support to address the toxic drug crisis. Read about their trip to Prophet River in 25+ Communities learn about harm reduction resources in person from FNHA staff.
 
The FNHA will co-host Healing Our Spirit Worldwide​ – The Ninth Gathering (2023) along with the International Indigenous Council f​or Healing Our Spirit Worldwide. Check out Wet'suwet'en/Chilean artist, Sa’Tsi Naziel's winning logo design.
 
Children are our future. The Aboriginal Head Start advisor works with people in early childhood development programs in communities to give kids the best start possible.We're hiring for this role. See more at Have We Got a Job for You! Plus check our 20+ other positions.
 
Too many of our people are dying by suicide. Northern VP of Operations, Julie Morrison, reminds us that we can all reach out and make a difference in this month's Bonfire Chat.
 
We round out the eZine with some info on the upcoming Sub-Regional Caucuses, details on our weekly virtual Northern Sky Traditional Wellness Circle, grief and loss workshops, staff changes and useful contact information.
 
 
 
On the cover
Not only does Carla Lewis harvest, teach, prepare and preserve traditional food and medicines, she has an amazing eye. See more of Carla’s images on Instagram @carla_lewis_photography
 
For more photos of harvesting traditional food and medicines, check out page 7 of NORTH.
 
Have you been out hunting? Send us a picture of for our October edition.
 
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NORTH is published 10 times a year. We skip December and combine July/August when everyone is busy with holidays and cultural events (maybe even a vacation!).
 
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