Jun
11
Moms in Sagkeeng started their prenatal garden this year! Lots to plant! We have cucumber, tomatoes, dill, carrots, beets, peppers, and more! Working in the garden is a great way to catch up with your friends, with other moms, and to distress yourself!
Apr
8
Is breastfeeding still safe during COVID-19 pandemic? Are you affected by postpartum depression? What You Need To Know About Breastfeeding, Donor Milk, And COVID-19 Postpartum depression Bringing a new baby home is exciting. However, you might also feel tired and sometimes a little “down”, like having a “baby blue”. This kind of feeling can disappear […]
Apr
6
Being pregnant is a wonderful thing. However, being pregnant during this COVID-19 pandemic could be stressful. If you have questions and concerns, please feel free to contact us. We have a team that volunteers their time to help out. Also, we will keep updating health information on this website. Please check back to this website […]
Jul
22
The prenatal garden bed in Sagkeeng First Nations community is doing really well. Potatoes, strawberries, onions, beans, etc. all came out nicely. Thank you for the hard working moms! (see pic attached)
Jun
22
Directions: Wash 5 quarts (5 L) of Saskatoon’s with clean water to remove microorganisms and dirt Put berries in blender on “chop” Add 3/4 cup (175 ml) sugar for every 1 cup (250ml) of berries Mix in 1 can (240 ml) of crushed pineapple and juice Let stand until sugar is dissolved, stirring often Process […]
Jun
22
This recipe is perfect for fresh or dried berries. Directions: Wash berries with clean water to remove microorganisms and dirt Boil soup bones from meat and strain Use broth of soup bones to cook Saskatoon berries Add 1/2 Teaspoon (2 ml) of salt Cook for approximately 1/2 hour Mix approximately 2 Tablespoons (30ml) of flour […]
Jun
20
On our recent trip to Sandy Bay (June 18th) we had a discussion on the importance of the naming ceremony. Below is a quick summery of what the naming ceremony is and it’s importance. The Naming Ceremony remembers the Original Man’s sacrifice for naming everything. It requires a father and mother to ask a medicine […]
Jun
20
Ingredients 2 Onions 2 Potatoes 2 Zucchini 1 Can condensed cream of mushroom soup Salt and Pepper to taste ¼ cup Grated Cheese (or 4 cheese slices) Directions 1.Preheat oven to 350F 2. Grease casserole dish with margarine 3.Peel and slice the following vegetables Onions Potatoes Zucchini 4. In the casserole dish, place alternate layers […]
Jun
20
Ingredients 8 Potatoes ½ Cup vinegar ¾ Cup oil 1 Teaspoon salt 2 Teaspoons black pepper 2 Tablespoon dill Directions In a large pot add: Potatoes Water 2. Over high heat bring to boil 3. Boil until potatoes are tender but still firm, about 20 minutes. Drain. Let potatoes cool. 4. Cut potatoes into […]
Jun
20
Ingredients 1 Cup Tomato sauce or pizza sauce ½ Cup Mozzarella cheese 4 Tortillas Your Favorite Pizza toppings Directions Preheat oven to 375F Place tortillas on cookie sheets. On each tortilla spread: ¼ cup tomato sauce Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese on each pizza Add your favorite toppings some include Fresh tomatoes Green or red peppers […]
