This agreement will help to provide access to traditional medicines and land-based healing
The Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay and the Nishiiyuu Council of Elders (NCOE) signed a Collaboration and Contribution Agreement on Wednesday, December 9th, 2020.
When CBHSSJB wrote its 2016-2021 Strategic Regional Plan, it acknowledged and provided a section on Nishiiyuu miinwaachihiihkuusiiwin (traditional healing approaches). A fundamental part of this section is access to traditional medicines and land-based healing.
With the help of the NCOE, our Nishiiyuu Department will be able to implement these programs.
"We value the knowledge, wisdom and experience of our Elders. Our Nishiiyuu Department will consult with the NCOE on matters such as iiyimiichum (nutrition), miyupimaatisiiun (health and well-being) and Nishiiyuu miinwaachihiihkuusiiwin." - Juliana Snowboy, Director of Organisational Quality and Cultural Safety
An action plan will be developed collaboratively by the NCOE and the CBHSSJB. This plan will include:
In response to COVID-19, we wanted to share some of this knowledge with all Eeyouch and Eenouch so they can prevent and/or treat symptoms of COVID-19.
