🎀 Introducing Breastie Bags: More Than Just a Gift, It’s a Lifeline for Olivia 🎀

Launched in October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Breastie Bags go beyond being beautifully curated gift bags—they’re a lifeline for a Thunder Bay women facing the financial burdens of a breast cancer diagnosis. This year, all funds raised will directly support Olivia Pelletier, helping ease the unexpected costs that come with her battle.

Each Breastie Bag includes a bag of Crush Coffee, a signature Crush Coffee mug, and a fresh bouquet of flowers. With each purchase, $10 goes to support Olivia as she manages the financial strain of cancer. Created by Romy Marlo, founder of Crush Coffee Co., and Graysen Thompson, co-owner of George’s Market, Breastie Bags represent the power of our community coming together to make a difference. 💪

💐Mark Your Calendars: Purchase a Breastie Bag on Thursday, November 7, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in front of Seasons Gift Shop. Each bag is $75 (cash and card accepted).

Lakehead University’s Office of Indigenous Initiatives and Confederation College Negahneewin Office invite you to join us for our Indigenous Veterans Day Ceremony on Friday, November 8, 2024 from 12:00pm to 1:15pm. This event will be held in the Agora on the Thunder Bay campus and will also be available by Zoom, live-streamed to Confederation College Shuniah Lounge and to the Public.

Event Date: Friday, November 8, 2024 – 12:00pm – 1:15pm (EST)

Event Location: Lakehead University Agora or live zoom (Event will be live-streamed to Shuniah Lounge at Confederation College and to the Public)

Register in advance for this webinar:

https://lakeheadu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dXH_rd_qTh-zjefAvfOeqw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

EVERYONE WELCOME!

Indigenous Veterans Exhibits

Open for public viewing November 6 to November 11, 2024

Indigenous Veterans of Treaty 3 Exhibit will be on display at Lakehead University in the Agora.

Native Veterans Association of Northwestern Ontario Exhibit will be on display at Confederation College outside of Apiwin Student Lounge in the Shuniah building.

Please share widely.

October was the most successful month of the R.E.F.S. initiative – the team educated 946 staff! Thank you to the R.E.F.S. team for your ongoing dedication to advancing clinical knowledge and care in the organization. Check out the poster below for details on November’s session on Diabetes.

We are pleased to invite all staff to take part in our new cultural safety training session titled, “Repairing the Sacred Circle: An Indigenous Cultural Awareness and Education Primer”. 

The session will introduce participants to an insightful way of thinking about truth and reconciliation. It will be a reflective pathway for cross-cultural discussion and an entry point to create the necessary change for awareness and inclusiveness within TBRHSC.

Participants will be introduced to concepts such as colonization, race and racism, common stereotypes, and how these contribute to health inequities for Indigenous Peoples within the current healthcare system.

This is a free training session, there is no cost to attend. The session is 3 hours long and takes place in-person. We encourage all staff (including students, residents, volunteers, and PFAs) to participate and look forward to seeing you there.

To register for a session, please use the following link: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/a5db56b571c540038f53374ea23c4a23

If you have any questions, please contact: Annette Klement, Cultural Safety Educator at extension 6937 or TBRHSC.CulturalSafetyEducator@tbh.net.

Sign up today!

Shared on behalf of Phil Thompson, Director of Support Services

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On November 3, 2024, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) will be in a position to strike, which will stop all mail delivery and services through Canada Post.  Updates are being posted on the Canada Post and CUPW websites and we will communicate as we learn more information.  

In the event of a labour disruption, Canada Post will not operate. Mail and parcels will not be delivered, and no new items will be accepted.  Any mail and parcels within the postal system during a work disruption will be secured and delivered as quickly as possible once operations resume. As such, mass mail outs are not recommended during this period of uncertainty. 

As a precaution, we recommend that any time sensitive information be mailed as soon as possible to avoid delivery disruption. We will receive no less than 72 hours’ notice of a labour disruption, at which point our Mail room will cease mail delivery to Canada Post. 

Should we receive notice, urgent items may be brought to Shipping/Receiving to be shipped Purolator via our standard process.  We have secured the services of a local Courier who will deliver any local mail that requires delivery within a 2-3 day delivery window.  

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: Jennifer Svane Jennifer.Svane@tbh.net ext 6202.

Sign up to be a vendor at our Holiday Market by Monday, November 25. No registration fees required. For more information, please contact Annette Klement at TBRHSC.CulturalSafetyEducator@tbh.net.

After much anticipation, work on the creation of the new 3^rd Floor Lounge space, outside the Auditoriums and Sim Lab, will occur throughout the month of November.  Please see the schedule below the work that will be completed.

In summary, the space will see:

• the removal of the large, round millwork desk
• the carpet replaced with sheet vinyl flooring
• the installation of brand-new lounge furniture

Access to the Auditoriums is available throughout the month, however, when flooring work is being completed during weekdays, an alternate route (via the Decision Support and PFCC hallways) will need to be used to access both Auditorium A and B.  See the map showing the alternative routes from the top of the Grand Staircase.

If you have any questions about the project, please contact Kristi Judge in Capital Planning, at kristi.judge@tbh.net or 807-684-7031.

Shared on behalf of Daniel Horne, Manager Clinical Research Services Department  

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I am pleased to announce that Rabail Siddiqui has accepted the position of Development Coordinator, Clinical Research Services Department at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute (TBRHRI) effective November 4, 2024. 

Rabail first joined TBRHRI in 2017 as a research assistant. Since then, she has spent time as the Orthopaedic Research Development Officer, and most recently as the acting Development Coordinator. 

Rabail holds a Master of Health Science in Translational Research from University of Toronto, and a Master of Public Health with Specialization in Epidemiology from Lakehead University. Rabail has also obtained her Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) designation from the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA).  

Rabail’s primary role will be to collaborate with researchers and their teams to develop and implement health research projects at TBRHRI and TBRHSC. 

Please join me in welcoming Rabail to her new role.