The Eating Disorders Program
ARE YOU PREOCCUPIED WITH FOOD
AND YOUR BODY?

If so, you are not alone and we want to help.

Spring/Summer 2007 Schedule:

EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOPS
To support women in the development and enhancement of self-esteem and body image.
ST Tuesday of every month
June 5th & July 3rd 6-8pm
Registration Required!

SUPPORT GROUP
A support group for individuals affected by disordered eating, self-esteem and/or body image difficulties
and Tuesday of every month
June 12th & July 10th 6-7:30pm

FAMILY & FRIENDS SUPPORT GROUP
A drop-in support group once per month for friends and family members affected by a loved one’s eating disorder.
Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month
June 19th & July 17th 6-7:30pm

For more information or to register for one of our groups/workshops, please call Crystal at (204) 953-2358.

B& L Resources for Children, Youth and Families is holding an ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) workshop June 2007 and will still have a few spaces avaliable.

 The defails of the workshop are as follows:
Monday, June 18, 2007 - Tuesday, June 19, 2007
8:30a.m - 4:30p.m.
411-250 McDermot Ave.
Cost $75.00

If you or any of your staff are interesed in attending this workshop, please contact Carlise Wright at 925-1801 or Lana Franklin at 925-1007 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to register. 

MCFCS also offers assurance to former Métis youth in care

Nearly 100 friends, family, supporters and Métis Child and Family and Community Services staff showed up at the Marymound Centre gymnasium for a celebration recognizing 11 Métis youth in care who are turning 18 and will be starting out on a new journey, this time as adults. MCFCS Executive Director Alana Brownlee congratulated the youth who have been in care with the Métis social service agency since its inception. “We congratulate and honour you today for this important rite of passage and assure you that we will be there for you as you make the transition from young men and women into adults,” said Brownlee. The 11 youth; Tiffany, Chad, Tyson, Dwight, Travis, Mcylla, Ryan, Melissa, Matthew, Sabrina and Rosalyn, were also congratulated my MMF representatives Ron Chartrand (VP Winnipeg Region) Judy Mayer MMF chair MCFCS, and Yvonne Mercredi and Mona Buors, who are MCFCS board members. The celebration which included music by the Mark Morrisseau Band, singer Krysta Rey and youth role model and medal winning marathoner Candace Sutherland were also supported by Marymound staff including Executive Director Ian Hughes, Sisters Bridget and Lorraine was a cheerful; celebration that the youth visibly appreciated. “It means a lot to me,” said one of the youth. “To know that we are honoured by our own agency and our own people who care for us and understand our traditions and what it’s like to be a Métis. For MCFCS Elder Brian Normand the day was uniquely satisfying. “I’ve worked with these young people and seen them grow and develop into young adults and learn their culture and traditions as part of the care programs the MCFCS provides. “It definitely helps them grow and heal and move forward.” The location of the ceremony is also special for Normand who served as an Elder and counselor at the institution for years before accepting his current position with MCFCS. “This is the strength of the MCFCS and Marymound that we work in partnership towards bettering the lives of young people so they can become healthy and healed adults. “Marymound has been so gracious and giving and donated the use of their facilities for our celebration and that says a lot about our mutual respect as organizations sand as people.”

Grassroots News - May 29, 2007