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March 2013

Building bridges between all communities

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PAGE 16 • MARCH 2013 Working with You in St. Vital Fisher River Cree Nation Chief Crate, Councillors and Education Administrators Did you know Manitoba has the highest rate of kidney disease in Canada? March is Kidney Health Month and March 14, 2013 is World Kidney Day. The leading causes of kidney disease are diabetes and high blood pressure. Aboriginal peoples are 3-5 times more likely to be diagnosed with Diabetes and are, therefore, at higher risk of developing kidney disease. The Kidney Foundation of Canada, Manitoba Branch (KFOC-MB) works to improve the lives of all people affected by kidney disease. There is no cure and over the past 20 years in Manitoba, the number of people diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease has more than doubled. Kidney disease is known as "the silent killer" because it often destroys most of the kidneys' function before showing any signs of illness. Once diagnosed, a kidney patient's only hope is to undergo dialysis and/or receive a kidney transplant. KFOC-MB provides programs and services to anyone affected by kidney disease. Some of these programs and services include emergency financial assistance, peer support, and patient education events. The Kidney Foundation cares about your kidney health and has several prevention programs in place to support those most at risk. One of these prevention programs is a school curriculum for children from kindergarten to grade 6 in Fisher River, Peguis, and Garden Hill First Nations. Through the curriculum we promote a healthy, active lifestyle that encourages getting required amounts of exercise and practicing healthy habits like eating fruits and vegetables and limiting consumption of soft drinks and junk food. It was through our curriculum's emphasis on exercise that we learned the students at Kistiganwacheeng Elementary School in Garden Hill needed running shoes. In December KFOC-MB held a shoe drive to gather active footwear for the children. "We worked with community members in Winnipeg and Portage la Prairie to raise funds and gather 162 pairs of new and gently-used shoes for the children to participate fully in gym class and, hopefully, reduce their chances of getting kidney disease," says Val Dunphy, Executive Director of KFOC-MB. The Foundation also holds free SeeKD Clinics, public kidney screening clinics, in communities throughout Manitoba. On Wednesday, May 8, 2013 a SeeKD clinic will be held at Fisher River Cree Nation Community Hall as part of the community's 17th annual diabetes gathering. For more information on how KFOC-MB can help you or your loved ones visit kidney. ca/manitoba or call 1-800-729-7176. Erica Vogt, Communications Coordinator STEERINGWHEELINCLUDED. BRIAN MAYES City Councillor - St. Vital Ward 204.986.5088 bmayes@winnipeg.ca NOW HIRING 2 Logistic Supervisors $3500/month 40 hours/week 2 Forklift Operators $3400/month 40 hours/week Company paid benefits Email: operationsmanager@whiteriverlogistics.ca REBATES! We know that good operators Brandt is celebrating $1billion in annual revenue and we're thanking are hard to find and that ease of our customers by offering special operation helps you to attract and rebates throughout the year. retain good operators. Features Visit thanksabillion.ca for details. like a real steering wheel and Grade Pro with automated cross slope deliver simple, intuitive, fingertip control, and the highest level of safety and productivity, while reducing operator fatigue. More importantly, you know that you can always count on Brandt for unrivaled customer support. With 22 locations in Western Canada, 24 hour service, and more than 400 certified mechanics, Brandt is committed to increasing your productivity and ensuring the highest value possible from your equipment investment. That's Powerful Value. Delivered. brandt.ca 1-888-2BRANDT

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