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			* Support Group Parents of Teens Wednesday, November 3, 2021 - 18:00 Support Group for Parents of Teens Topics for discussion include: Acceptance (peer pressure, body image, self-esteem) Anxiety and depression Cyber-addiction/social media Motivation (including school) Disrespect and defiant behaviour Sexual identity When: Wednesdays beginning October 6 until November 24, 2021 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Where: via Zoom For more information or to sign up email KSCS Parenting	* M.O.M.S Group Thursday, November 4, 2021 - 09:30 Mothers Offering Mothers Support M.O.M.S. is an online group for mothers of children age 0-2 years of age who may be dealing with stress, anxiety, uncertainty, isolation, and postpartum. The group will run every Thursday from October 7, 2021, until December 9, 2021, from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. You can drop in at any time that suits your schedule. To register or for more information contact Parenting at KSCS at 450-638-0408.		• Free Breakfast for Veterans Saturday, November 6, 2021 - 07:30 The Spirit of Wellness presents... Community Breakfast to Salut our Veterans Join us on Saturday, November 6, 2021, for a FREE community breakfast in honour of our veterans. There will be two sittings, with a limit of 50 per sitting. This event is being held with Public Safety COVID-19 protocols in place. A vaccine passport is required. Date: Saturday, November 7, 2021 1^st sitting: 7:30 to 8:45 A.M. 2^nd sitting: 9:00 to 10:30 A.M. Admission is FREE! Limit of 50 people per sitting. First come, first-served basis For more information contact Rebecca D'Amico at 450-632-6880 Special thanks to our sponsor: The Rail restaurant.
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	• Honouring Our Wisdom Keepers Monday, November 8, 2021 - 00:00 Spirit of Wellness 2021 Honouring Our Wisdom Keepers A Wisdom Keeper is someone you look up to, whom you ask for advice, teaches you, and inspires you. WHO IS YOUR WISDOM KEEPER and WHY? For teens and children 17 and under, please enter by email. Send responses to Beatrice Taylor to be eligible to win 1 of 3 Shop Kahnawa:ke certificates. Enter by Friday, November 14, 2021.	• K103 Tak Show Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - 12:00 Spirit of Wellness 2021 Join KSCS Parenting workers Alana Atwin, Trudy Jacobs, and Frankie Massicotte on the topic of COVID fatigue and parenting. K103 Talk Show 12:00 - 12:30	* Support Group Parents of Teens Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - 18:00 Support Group for Parents of Teens Topics for discussion include: Acceptance (peer pressure, body image, self-esteem) Anxiety and depression Cyber-addiction/social media Motivation (including school) Disrespect and defiant behaviour Sexual identity When: Wednesdays beginning October 6 until November 24, 2021 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Where: via Zoom For more information or to sign up email KSCS Parenting	• ASIST Training Thursday, November 11, 2021 - 08:30 .In-person two-day workshop. COVID-19 pre-screening mandatory Date:* Thursday, November 11 and Friday, November 12, 2021 Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, both days Place: KSCS’s main building (Services Complex) Cost: Free for community members, KSCS staff, and others who work with/in the community. Space is limited, Register by November 5, 2021 via email with Christine Loft at christinel@kscskahnawake.ca or Christine Taylor at ChristineT@kscskahnawake.ca This training is certified by LivingWorks Canada. Have you ever been in a situation where someone confides in you and discloses thoughts of suicide? Of course these thoughts are concerning, but with ASIST training, you will be willing, able and prepared to aid them through it. What is ASIST? Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two day interactive workshop in suicide first-aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may be at risk of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don’t need any formal training to attend the workshop-ASIST can be learned and used by anyone. ASIST is for everyone 16 or older- regardless of prior experience- who wants to be able to provide suicide first aid. Shown by major studies to significantly reduce suicidality, the ASIST model teaches effective intervention skills while helping to build suicide prevention networks in the community. ASIST is the world’s leading suicide intervention workshop * M.O.M.S Group Thursday, November 11, 2021 - 09:30 Mothers Offering Mothers Support M.O.M.S. is an online group for mothers of children age 0-2 years of age who may be dealing with stress, anxiety, uncertainty, isolation, and postpartum. The group will run every Thursday from October 7, 2021, until December 9, 2021, from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. You can drop in at any time that suits your schedule. To register or for more information contact Parenting at KSCS at 450-638-0408.	• ASIST Training Friday, November 12, 2021 - 08:30 .In-person two-day workshop. COVID-19 pre-screening mandatory Date:* Thursday, November 11 and Friday, November 12, 2021 Time: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM, both days Place: KSCS’s main building (Services Complex) Cost: Free for community members, KSCS staff, and others who work with/in the community. Space is limited, Register by November 5, 2021 via email with Christine Loft at christinel@kscskahnawake.ca or Christine Taylor at ChristineT@kscskahnawake.ca This training is certified by LivingWorks Canada. Have you ever been in a situation where someone confides in you and discloses thoughts of suicide? Of course these thoughts are concerning, but with ASIST training, you will be willing, able and prepared to aid them through it. What is ASIST? Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) is a two day interactive workshop in suicide first-aid. ASIST teaches participants to recognize when someone may be at risk of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Although ASIST is widely used by healthcare providers, participants don’t need any formal training to attend the workshop-ASIST can be learned and used by anyone. ASIST is for everyone 16 or older- regardless of prior experience- who wants to be able to provide suicide first aid. Shown by major studies to significantly reduce suicidality, the ASIST model teaches effective intervention skills while helping to build suicide prevention networks in the community. ASIST is the world’s leading suicide intervention workshop
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	* Early Childhood Week Photo Contest Monday, November 15, 2021 - 00:00 to Friday, November 26, 2021 - 23:45 Early Childhood Week Photo Contest Join the KSCS Parenting team, KMHC's nutritionist Chantal Haddad, and the Step by Step Child and Family Center in an activity to emphasize the importance of health and wellbeing of young children. Tune into What's for Lunch? on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. on the KSCS Facebool page for all the details on how to win a child's safety bench (valued at approx. $200). Email the Parenting team for more information, contest rules, and to submit photos to be entered into the contest. Contest open from November 17 to November 26, 2021 Prize draw: December 1, 2021 »
• 5KM Walk/Run Challenge Monday, November 15, 2021 - 00:00 Spirit of Wellness 2021 5KM Run/Walk Challenge All community members of all ages and fitness levels are encouraged to participate in our 5KM Walk or Run Challenge! Participate any way you can by taking your exercise outside or inside using a treadmill and using a distance best suited to you. To enter: send s screenshot of your fitness tracker to Karina Peterson. Multiple entries are accepted. Deadline to enter: Sunday, November 21, 2021 Prizes to be won! Moccasins valued at $150.00 (gift card to Iron Horse Kahnawake) • Round Table Talk Monday, November 15, 2021 - 14:00 Round Table Talk Presented by the KSC Parenting team, discussions will take place on Mondays at 2:00 PM (depending on guest speaker availability) via KSCS Facebook Live. Topics will vary. You can submit your questions via Facebook Messenger, post during our Live broadcast, or email them in advance. Guest: Suzy Goodleaf, psychologist Topic: Kids in the middle, parents who don't get along, and how their kids are impacted by their actions and words. Date: Monday, November 15, 2021, at 2:00 PM • LGBTQ2S+ Support Group Monday, November 15, 2021 - 17:00 LGBTQ+ Drop-In Support Group Join us for discussions, activities, and refreshments with other members of the LGBTQ2S+ community. Where: KSCS White House, next to MCK main office Time: 5:00 - 6:30 PM (youth under 18) 6:30 - 8:00 PM for adults For more information, contact Nicole Withers at 450-632-6880 Current COVID-19 protocols followed.	• K103 Tak Show Tuesday, November 16, 2021 - 12:00 Spirit of Wellness 2021 Topic: LGBTQ2S+. Pronouns K103 Talk Show 12:00 - 12:30 • Men's Talking Circle Tuesday, November 16, 2021 - 18:00 Men's Talking Circle Sharing traditional knowledge and support to help lift the burden on men's issues. When: Every Tuesday evening until March 22, 2022 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM Where: Family and Wellness Center, maximum of 10 people For more information contact the Family and Wellness Center at 450-638-0408 or contact Tom Dearhouse or Codey Martin.	• What's for Lunch? Wednesday, November 17, 2021 - 11:00 What's for Lunch? Join KMHC's nutritionist Chantal Haddad and KSCS' parenting worker Frankie Massicotte for a series of FREE and interactive activities for the family. Ingredient kits will be available for registered participants. Dates: November 17, 2021, at 11:00 AM: Tomato sauce and meatballs November 24, 2021, at 11:00 AM: Three sisters tacos December 1, 2021, at 11:00 AM: Chili contest December 8, 2021, at 11:00 AM: Christmas cookies Where: via KSCS Facebook Live For more information or to register, contact Frankie Massicotte. * Support Group Parents of Teens Wednesday, November 17, 2021 - 18:00 Support Group for Parents of Teens Topics for discussion include: Acceptance (peer pressure, body image, self-esteem) Anxiety and depression Cyber-addiction/social media Motivation (including school) Disrespect and defiant behaviour Sexual identity When: Wednesdays beginning October 6 until November 24, 2021 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Where: via Zoom For more information or to sign up email KSCS Parenting	* M.O.M.S Group Thursday, November 18, 2021 - 09:30 Mothers Offering Mothers Support M.O.M.S. is an online group for mothers of children age 0-2 years of age who may be dealing with stress, anxiety, uncertainty, isolation, and postpartum. The group will run every Thursday from October 7, 2021, until December 9, 2021, from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. You can drop in at any time that suits your schedule. To register or for more information contact Parenting at KSCS at 450-638-0408.
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« * Early Childhood Week Photo Contest Monday, November 15, 2021 - 00:00 to Friday, November 26, 2021 - 23:45 Early Childhood Week Photo Contest Join the KSCS Parenting team, KMHC's nutritionist Chantal Haddad, and the Step by Step Child and Family Center in an activity to emphasize the importance of health and wellbeing of young children. Tune into What's for Lunch? on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. on the KSCS Facebool page for all the details on how to win a child's safety bench (valued at approx. $200). Email the Parenting team for more information, contest rules, and to submit photos to be entered into the contest. Contest open from November 17 to November 26, 2021 Prize draw: December 1, 2021
		• K103 Tak Show Tuesday, November 23, 2021 - 12:00 Spirit of Wellness 2021 Topic: Recovering from Substance Abuse K103 Talk Show 12:00 - 12:30 • Men's Talking Circle Tuesday, November 23, 2021 - 18:00 Men's Talking Circle Sharing traditional knowledge and support to help lift the burden on men's issues. When: Every Tuesday evening until March 22, 2022 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM Where: Family and Wellness Center, maximum of 10 people For more information contact the Family and Wellness Center at 450-638-0408 or contact Tom Dearhouse or Codey Martin.	• What's for Lunch? Wednesday, November 24, 2021 - 11:00 What's for Lunch? Join KMHC's nutritionist Chantal Haddad and KSCS' parenting worker Frankie Massicotte for a series of FREE and interactive activities for the family. Ingredient kits will be available for registered participants. Dates: November 17, 2021, at 11:00 AM: Tomato sauce and meatballs November 24, 2021, at 11:00 AM: Three sisters tacos December 1, 2021, at 11:00 AM: Chili contest December 8, 2021, at 11:00 AM: Christmas cookies Where: via KSCS Facebook Live For more information or to register, contact Frankie Massicotte. * Support Group Parents of Teens Wednesday, November 24, 2021 - 18:00 Support Group for Parents of Teens Topics for discussion include: Acceptance (peer pressure, body image, self-esteem) Anxiety and depression Cyber-addiction/social media Motivation (including school) Disrespect and defiant behaviour Sexual identity When: Wednesdays beginning October 6 until November 24, 2021 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Where: via Zoom For more information or to sign up email KSCS Parenting	* M.O.M.S Group Thursday, November 25, 2021 - 09:30 Mothers Offering Mothers Support M.O.M.S. is an online group for mothers of children age 0-2 years of age who may be dealing with stress, anxiety, uncertainty, isolation, and postpartum. The group will run every Thursday from October 7, 2021, until December 9, 2021, from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. You can drop in at any time that suits your schedule. To register or for more information contact Parenting at KSCS at 450-638-0408.
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		• K103 Tak Show Tuesday, November 30, 2021 - 12:00 Spirit of Wellness 2021 Spirit of Wellness 2021 Wrap-Up K103 Talk Show 12:00 - 12:30 • Men's Talking Circle Tuesday, November 30, 2021 - 18:00 Men's Talking Circle Sharing traditional knowledge and support to help lift the burden on men's issues. When: Every Tuesday evening until March 22, 2022 Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM Where: Family and Wellness Center, maximum of 10 people For more information contact the Family and Wellness Center at 450-638-0408 or contact Tom Dearhouse or Codey Martin.