This document is a newsletter from the BRAID-Kids project that introduces the project team members and announces upcoming community events related to health, nutrition, and diabetes prevention. It profiles the BRAID-Kids research assistant and coordinator, community research consultant, dietitian consultant, and doctor involved in the project. It also advertises a fitness testing event and walk/luncheon taking place in June and shares two healthy recipes from the project's dietitian.

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BRAID-Kids
Newsletter May 2011, Volume 2 - Number 1
Cree Pride
Tessirae Campiou,
BRAID-Kids Research
Assistant. She is
energetic and is
motivated to work
with families...
(especially those
that feed her!)
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Driftpile Diabetes
Co-ordinator and
an active member
of BRAID-Kids.
She advocates for
healthy living for
community members.
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Priscilla Lalonde,
Community Research
Consultant. Priscilla
is pleased to work
with the project and
is looking forward to
meeting community
members.
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Karie Quinn, R.D.
Community Dietitian
Consultant. Karie
has been coming to
Driftpile for a couple
of years now to work
with families in making
healthier food choices.
Dr. Ellen Toth
Diabetes doctor
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RESEARCH
If you see them
around Driftpile,
say “Hi!”
Kelli Campbell,
Research Assistant
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Paulette Campiou,
Have YOU tried the BEEP TEST yet?
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BRAID-KIDS TESTING Prizees!
Wednesday, June 8th 9:00 am
Mihtatakaw Sipiy School Gym
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Children will be brought to the gym with
their class first thing in the morning to
get tested.
We will measure your child’s:
> Blood sugars
> Blood pressure
> Weight, height & waist
> Fitness (running test)
To get tested, children must be fasting.
They should have nothing to eat or drink
(except water) after midnight on Tuesday
June 7th, and no breakfast before coming
to school on Wednesday June 8th.
You’re also invited to:
DIABETES WALK
& LUNCHEON
A BRAID-Kids info session & forum
will take place during the luncheon
Tuesday, June 7th
9:00am - 2:00pm
Mihtatakaw Sipiy
School Gym
For info call 780-355-3931
A healthy breakfast will be provided
after testing
On June 8th....
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Come HUNGRY and ready to RUN!
To sign-up or to get some
more info, please contact
Tessirae at the Maggie
Willier Wellness Centre
(780-355-3931), or visit
her at LEGENDS GYM.

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BRAID-Kids
LEGENDS GYM
Open Monday-Thursday
11 am - 4 pm (until end of May)
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
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As part of BRAID-Kids, Tessirae
has been opening up the gym.
Stop by and
check out the
equipment
and have a
chat with
Tessirae!
“SEE TESS RUN!
RUN
RUN, TESS, RUN!”
PLANTING A GARDEN?
Need someone to help with
plowing and/or tilling?
The Health Centre can help!
Contact Paulette or Tessirae
Phone: 780-355-3931
Oh, LIGHTEN-UP!... with these healthy favourites
from Nutritionist Karie Quinn:
Don’t “Gotta Be KD” Mac & Cheese!
Ingredients:
KD
Instructions:
BEST GARDEN CONTEST
The Driftpile Diabetes
Program and the BRAID-Kids
project are hosting a "Best
Garden" contest. Details
will be posted soon!
FOUR FIRE CEREMONY
TEACHINGS
The Health Centre will be
hosting "Four Fire Ceremony
Teachings" at the Elders Lodge.
These sessions are for any woman
or young woman going into
womanhood to complete a
ceremony dress, shawl and
moccasins. These will prepare
you for the Rites of Passage.
For more information and to
register contact the Health Centre.
Phone: 780-355-3931.
CLINICS:
At the Health Centre
Phone: 780-355-3931
Footcare Clinic
Every 2 months
Contact: Paulette
SLICK Community Screener
Clinic (Diabetes)
June dates TBA
Contact: Paulette
1 ½ cups cooked macaroni or pasta shells (small)
Cheese Sauce:
¼ cup margarine
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp dry mustard
½ tsp pepper (optional)
¼ tsp hot sauce (optional)
3 ½ cups 1% Milk
¾ lb Shredded Cheddar Cheese
½ tsp paprika or favourite herb (optional)
1. In a large pan melt margarine over medium heat; remove from
heat and add flour, mustard and hot sauce (if desired) and stir
until blended.
2. Whisk in milk, then bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking
often to prevent burning. Lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes
until thick.
3. Remove from heat and stir in cheese.
4. Sprinkle paprika or your favourite herb over the top for color
and taste! (This yummy cheese sauce can also be used on broccoli
or cauliflower!)
Yummy Cheese-Stuffed Trout
Li Trout kaa shiipahwit avik li Frimaazh
Recipe shared by the Labrador Métis Nation
From the Métis Cookbook and Guide to Healthy Living
Ingredients:
2 lbs. whole trout, cleaned
¹⁄2 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
¹⁄2 cup green onion, chopped
¹⁄2 cup green pepper, chopped
2 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, combine mushrooms, green
onion, green pepper and parmesan cheese.
2. Spoon into cavity of fish, seasoning with salt
and pepper.
3. Securely close cavity with toothpicks or skewer
to keep stuffing inside.
4. Place on lightly greased broiler pan.
5. Broil 4–5” from heat, about 5 to 10 minutes
on each side, or until fish flakes easy.
Makes 6 servings.
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