Metis Community Services Society of BC

Looking for ways to get some physical activity and movement in your life??

We have an upcoming Fitness and Nutrion Group.

We are meeting every Tuesday from 10 am- 12pm. We will start and end with nutrition and some movement at the Apple Bowl.

All fitness levels are welcome!!

RSVP on our website @ www.mcsbc.org or call Kym @ 250-868-0351

This group will run every Tuesday until November

Are you or someone you know a new mom?

We have a new program being offered that might be for you... We are having a four week Infant massage workshop for infants 0 to 10 months.

We have a limited number of spots, so please reserve your spot as soon as you can!

If you have any questions, or to register, call Kym @ 250.868.0351 or register on our website www.mcsbc.org

Michael Wesley, MCS Indigenous Nutrition & Dietitian visited Maataway on Wednesday offering a Bear teaching from his territory. Children explored what Bears like to eat.

During summer months school aged siblings are welcome to join their families during this fun, cultural drop in preschool group.
Also Michael has openings for one on one nutritional sessions.
Looking forward to seeing you at Mamawapowin soon.
🐻 🍓🫐🐟🐻

Looking for something to do with your school aged children over summer?
Come Join the Rise of the Artists drop in group with Haley and Dawn.
A few shots from today’s drop in.

Check out this amazing new fitness group that we are offering!

Start August 2, 2024. Every Tuesday from 10 am to 12 pm.

We will be offering pre and post nutrition

Scan the QR code to register, or visit our website www.mcsbc.org

Please note we will NOT be open at the POST on Ingram Rd on Thursday.

Please come to Mamawapowin Wednesday- Friday 9-4 for your nutrition boxes.

Thank you for your understanding

Stop in at Mamawapowin every second Wednesday to make some art with Dawn and Haley! July is smudge feather decorating! August is talking stick decorating and pine needle baskets! Hope to see you there! Lets get creative! 🥳

Calling all Youth!!!

Are you looking for something to do tomorrow to beat the heat?

Join us for our Rise of the Artist group from 1:30-4:30pm at Mamawapowin

1580 Bernard Ave. (access off of Elm St)

This week we are decorating feathers and hats!

Open to everyone 8 years old and older!

Can't wait to see you

MNBC & KMA * Safe Talk

FOR MÉTIS Citizens and self identifying MÉTIS community members.

Saturday, July 13, 2024 10:00AM-2:30PM

Mamawapowin Métis Early Years Centre 1580 Bernard Ave Kelowna BC V1Y 6R9

Métis Facilitators: Arlene Vrtar-Huot, Roberta Frantzis, Dakoda Kelm

Learn the 4-step TALK model to support someone with mental health struggles respectfully and connect them to a safety network. This model aims to reduce su***de stigma in Métis Communities in BC.

This course will teach you how to help someone struggling with their mental health in a respectful way and how to connect that person to a network of safety that helps them keep safe.

Eligibility: an MNBC citizen or self-identifying Métis in BC Ages 15 & up

MNBC will provide lunch and a $25 gift card as incentives.

Please register here

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=96keYgsPS0-lZ5YhSH12C1dJfJ-qdCdJp_zWQ-j50D1UOUtUQVZOUDVNRjVGVldCWE0wQTNZS1lCMC4u

Or by scanning the QR code

Reach out to Vanessa Khaira, Mental Health Project Coordinator if you have any questions!
[email protected]

Haircuts are happening again this Friday from 9-3! Free of charge. Anyone is welcome!💇‍♀️💇

Westside Multiculturalism Day.
Maarsii
Tammy Gunn & Cheryl Dodman
for representing MCSS & KMA.
♾️🙌♾️

Métis Community Services will be closed on Monday July 1st.
Enjoy the long weekend!

So excited that MNBC’s Early Years Conference will be in Kelowna this year!

Saskatoon Berry picking with Elder Carol, Peetigway, Maataway play group and our MNBC Pedagogists.
Thank you Mother Earth!
Come drop-in next Wednesday to join in the adventures. 10:00-12:00 at Mamawapowin 1580 Bernard Avenue.

Check out this workshop being hosted by Kelowna Métis KMA!

It's a free workshop to keep your air in your house clean. All supplies included. Act now while the air quality is good!

Contact Cheryl to reserve your spot! [email protected]

Michif word of the day:
L’itii (lii-tee) = Summer

Items available from Wednesday and Thursday 9-4pm in our Nutrition Box Program. Please make sure you are registered with us first.

Keep in Mind our Métis Rendezvous is in City Park Friday June 21, 2024; our office will be closed, there will be no Nutrition Boxes this day. Come join us at City Park from 11-4pm, LOTS going on!

Summer Solstice is right around the corner and we are exctied to inviet you to come to our property for a summer solstice ceremony, a land blessing, and a walk with Elder David Daniels to identify the plant medicine on the land
June 20, 2024
5:30 pm- 7:30 pm
2300 Lynrick Rd.
Please RSVP 250-868-0351 or email [email protected]

We are thrilled to be hosting Elder David Daniels next week, leading up to National Indigenous Peoples Day!
David is known for his medicine walks, he is a knowledge keeper who has a deep land based knowledge and experience in Indigenous food and medicine sysytems of Turtle Island.

We have two sessions with him surorunding Traditional Medicines.

If you'd like to join us, please register using our website, calling 250-868-0351, or emailing [email protected] We'd love to see you!

June is National Indigenous History Month!

Métis Elders

In Métis communities, Elders are the main source of historical and cultural information. Métis Elders teach younger generations about Métis history, lifeways, and culture. In Michif, Elders are called “lii vyeu” or the “old people.” They were also known in Michif as “Ahneegay-kaashigakick” or “the ones who know.” Other phrases are used to describe Elders in Michif include “aniki ka kischi kishkaytakik / aniki mishchet ka kishkaytakik.” These two phrases translate to “those that have a lot of wisdom.” There are different kinds of Elders—some practice medicines, some are language keepers, some are midwives, and some tell stories and possess and share other aspects of traditional knowledge. When working with Elders, strict protocols must be followed.

Are you 30-75 years old and living with Diabetes? UBCO is recruiting for "Movement Breaks in Real-World Settings". Two sessions.

Receive $150 for full participation and a fit bit.

Email [email protected]
or
[email protected]

Join Metis Community Services & Starbright Children’s Development Centre for a Four Week Infant Massage Workshop.

Benefits of Infant Massage:
-Supports positive attachment.
-Strengthens emotional bonds between caregivers and infants.
-Decreases stress levels and promotes sleep.
-Improves digestion.
-Promotes understanding of baby's non-verbal cues.

Dates: Thursday August 1st, 8th, 15th and 22nd
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Where: Mamawapowin 1580 Bernard Avenue.

Registration is Required (Spots are Limited)

Each session will continue from the last, so please make sure you register and attend all sessions

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!!!

Come in today to our Food Nutrition Program, grab some fish sticks, make a coleslaw maybe to go with it? There is some cabbage left FCFS:)

HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND😀

Check out these upcoming sharing circle opportunities to have your voices heard to share perspectives and generate ideas

It's almost June, which means we are getting closer and closer to Metis RendezVous!!
Today we are vendor spotlighting Steve was born and raised in Prince George BC, where he played Jr. hockey, raced cars professionally, artist Steve Ogden has always maintained a welding , fabrication, creative background. He chose to raise his family in the beautiful Okanagan Valley and has been a Kelowna resident for over 30 years. He is of Cree, Iroquois and Shoshone blood, thanks to his forefathers roots, including Peter Skene Ogden, one of the 1st Hudson Bay Co. Factors.

His latest 3 pieces of metal art are “Medicine Wheels” and they represent-

“Equality of the Four races”.

Check out Steve's work on Instagram and come out to see his beautiful art June 21!!!
We can't wait to see you there!!

Kelowna’s 1st Annual Two-Spirit Pow-Wow! Kelowna Pride
June 6th, 2024 in City Park from 5:30pm-9:30pm
Hope to see you there! 🌈 💗
Open and welcome to all dancers whether Two-Spirit or not. Regalia is not required.

Kishinaaw = It’s 🥶 COLD.

Come play at Maataway with Peetigway and Mamawapowin staff.
Today, Wednesday from 10:00-12:00.

2nd Annual Sleigh Ride at Big White. Seats are Limited! Either Tuesday January 16, or Wednesday January 17; RSVP online @ mcsbc.org (see events calendar). Transportation is available if needed.