To make an appointment, contact Madeline Fabiano at fabianom@tbh.net.
Key messages for participants:
Test your knowledge by participating in this week’s Stroke Month Trivia. There are four questions and should not take longer than 5 minutes complete. The grand prize winner will receive 3 Floats at Afloat!
Get started by clicking https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LM7MS59
National Indigenous History Month Activities
Check this post each day to access daily activities and participate for a chance to win a prize on Monday, June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day. Note: Don’t worry if you miss a day, you have all week to complete the activities and enter into the draw!
Monday, June 14 – Word Match Game (click title to download)
Test your knowledge of Indigenous language with this Word Match game. Match these common Indigenous words to their meanings in English. Submit your answers to Julie Creamer at creamerj@tbh.net, or through Interoffice mail (Julie Creamer, Communications & Engagement). Those with correct answers will have their name entered into a prize draw.
Tuesday, June 15 – Traditional Foods Knowledge
Share your knowledge on traditional foods of Indigenous people in Northwestern Ontario (NWO). We are looking for at least 10 answers of what you think the traditional foods are. Submit your answers to Julie Creamer at creamerj@tbh.net. Those with at least 10 correct answers will have their name entered into a prize draw on Monday June 21, 2021, National Indigenous Day
Wednesday, June 16 – Indigenous Culture Survey (click title to access the survey)
Test your general knowledge about Indigenous culture with this survey for a chance to be entered into a prize draw on June 21, 2021, National Indigenous Day.
Thursday, June 17 – How to Make Bannock Video (click title to view)
Do you want to learn to make bannock? Watch this video for how to make fried or baked bannock, and try it yourself at home!
Friday, June 18 – Scavenger Hunt
Take part in a scavenger hunt to find the office locations of the hospital’s Indigenous Patient Liaisons, Indigenous Patient Navigators, the Senior Director of Indigenous Collaboration, and the Indigenous Spiritual Care Provider. There are 5 posters for you to find. When you find one, snap a photo and submit to Julie Creamer (creamerj@tbh.net) for a chance to be entered into a prize draw on June 21, 2021, National Indigenous Day.
Monday, June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day Ceremony
National Indigenous History Month
National Indigenous History Month is a time for learning about, appreciating, and acknowledging the contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people.
At the start of Indigenous History Month we learned of the discovery of the undocumented deaths of 215 children at the former Kamloops residential school site. Our hospital recognized this horrific event by lowering our flags for 215 hours, 1 hour for each child found.
We share in the anger and grief of residential school survivors, their families, and all Indigenous peoples and communities, including our colleagues, neighbors, and the 69 First Nations in Northwestern Ontario (NWO) that our Hospital serves. Our Hospital is committed to actions to support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action.
During the week of June 14-18, 2021, there will be a number of activities in our Hospital you can participate in, have some fun with, and showcase or increase your knowledge of Indigenous people’s culture of NWO. These activities will be posted in the daily Informed newsletter. Staff who participate will have a chance to be entered into a prize draw.
At 11 a.m. on National Indigenous Peoples Day, Monday June 21, 2021, the Hospital will host a ceremony at the front of the Hospital near the water feature. On the same day, prize winners will be announced.
We encourage you to wear orange on June 21 in recognition of the harm the residential school system did to children’s sense of self-esteem and well being, and as an affirmation of our commitment to ensure that every child matters. You can read more about the orange shirt and Phyllis Webstad’s story here: https://www.orangeshirtday.org/phyllis-story.html.
Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) has developed lists of resources to learn more about Indigenous culture, which includes a recommended list of books. To learn more, please visit https://www.aptnnews.ca/ourstories/indigenoushistorymonth2021/. We encourage you to take the time to learn about the vibrant culture of Indigenous people of Canada.
The next Virtual All Staff Town Hall is Wednesday, June 9th @ 2:00pm via Webex at tbh.net/th
We want to hear from you! If you have questions you’d like answered, please submit them online at tbh.net/thq or in writing via the envelope within your department/unit.
Can’t tune-in live? The Town Hall will be recorded and posted at https://cast.tbrhsc.net/townhall/archived
To register please use the link below (through Eventbrite):
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/bls-renewal-course-june-tickets-156113903889
Are you looking for ways to build your leadership network and stay connected in a time where we can all feel so ‘distanced’?
Consider engaging with the Canadian College of Health Leaders (CCHL) North West Chapter. The North West Chapter is an exciting opportunity for experienced and emerging health care leaders in the North West to connect, network and engage in leadership development.
The Chapter hosts events, builds partnerships and promotes knowledge sharing (including leadership articles, conferences and mentorship opportunities) – all focused on supporting health system leaders in building leadership capacity within themselves and within our region.
During these challenging times, our focus is on building connections to support our collective resilience (as people, leaders and as a health care system!).
Consider joining us for an upcoming event or follow us at (https://www.linkedin.com/company/cchl-northwestern-ontario-chapter) to be part of our exciting network of North West leaders!
Upcoming events:
Virtual Spring Social: “Leadership and Inclusion in Health Care” – May 19 (7:00 – 8:30 PM EST) – Jorge VanSlyke, President and CEO of Atikokan General Hospital, will share her journey as someone that immigrated to Canada and is now a health care leader in Northwestern Ontario. Following the presentation will be a networking event where you can share and collaborate with other leaders from across our region. Register at: https://cchl-ccls.ca/viewEvent.html?productId=8572
Virtual Annual General Meeting – June 21 (more details to come)
Engage in forest bathing. Forest bathing involves walking in the forest and taking in the atmosphere through all of our senses. This activity has proven to reduce stress hormone production, improve feelings of happiness, boost creativity and strengthen the immune system.
We’re 48 hours away from the next big Thunder Bay 50/50 Grand Prize draw. Last month’s winner – Edna Parsons – took home an incredible $664K! Overall the Thunder Bay 50/50 has given out over $1.6M in cash prizes. This month’s jackpot is already over $½ Million and growing by the hour.
Purchasers have shared why they are so happy to support this draw:
“I was airlifted to your Hospital and had 2 stents installed to save my life. I feel the need to give back in appreciation for what the Cardiac Cath Lab did for me and my family.” – Jeff A.
“I buy tickets in the Thunder Bay 50/50 because it’s important to support the Regional Hospital, which is so important to the well being of all of us living in the north.” – Dave S.
“I wanted to support the hospital as it has helped my family, and it’s very important to have the equipment to help many people in NW Ontario. We all need hope in these trying times. Even if you don’t win, every dollar helps!!” – Susan Y.
Tickets are available online only at thunderbay5050.ca:
