Babies, Books & Bonding News Article

Babies, Books & Bonding News Article

The Babies, Books and Bonding team of the Northern Healthy Communities Partnership is excited to showcase the recent news article in the Star Pheonix. The article highlights the program and the dedication the team has in helping to support early literacy and bonding between parent and child. Also highlighted is the NHCP published book “Are You Hungry?” as well as the increase in board books provided in the program that represent Indigenous culture, recognizing that it is important for children to see themselves in the story.

Northern Tobacco Strategy Introducing the Tobacco Lesson Plans Kindergarten to Grade 3

Northern Tobacco Strategy Introducing the Tobacco Lesson Plans Kindergarten to Grade 3

The Northern Healthy Communities Partnership and the Northern Intertribal Health Authority helped to support the development of tobacco lesson plans through the collaboration efforts of the Northern Tobacco Strategy Team. These classroom ready units and lesson plans were developed by a teacher for use in northern Saskatchewan and are designed to be incorporated into the Health curriculum. The lesson plans for Kindergarten to Grade 3 are now available for download on the NHCP website (in addition to the Grade 4 to Grade 9 lesson plans previously posted).

Building Vibrant Youth Video Series

Building Vibrant Youth Video Series

The Building Vibrant Youth Action Team works to empower northern Saskatchewan communities to respectfully engage, mentor and build relationships with their youth.

The Building Vibrant Youth Action Team has released some additional videos to add to the Video Series that showcases mentorship, leadership and positive youth development.

Check out the videos showcasing PBCN Land-Based Learning Coordinator Alton Michel as he mentors youth through land-based learning in Pelican Narrows, and Indigenous Spirits Leader Shane Bird as he mentors youth through traditional drumming in La Ronge.

Introducing the Babies, Books & Bonding Northern Book Project: "Are You Hungry?"

Introducing the Babies, Books & Bonding Northern Book Project: "Are You Hungry?"

In 2018, the Babies, Books and Bonding team of the Northern Healthy Communities Partnership (NHCP) published the northern book “Are You Hungry?” a multilingual children’s board book available in Cree, Dene or Michif & English. This book is written, illustrated & translated by northerners for northerners, and was published in response to requests from parents wanting books in northern Saskatchewan Indigenous languages.