Kenora Youth Wellness Hub

We are open for in person services! Please call if you have any questions about what we offer. Stay safe and well everyone! #kenorayouthwellnesshub #youthhubsontario

Upcoming events! May 27th: Caregivers of Teens and Adults with Autism June 30th: General public and service providers ... Register through the email on this poster.

Thank you Kenora Fellowship Centre for all that you do for young people in our community!

We wanted to take moment to show off some of the beautiful beading done by the youth here at the Hub this week as part of our Art Therapy and Cultural activities! #kenorayouthwellnesshub #beading #beadingismedicine

Summer is coming and that means hot weather and cool treats. Melissa from Kenora Chiefs Advisory is here to tell us about some very easy cool treats we can make at home. Recipes Real Fruit pops Add water and cut up fruit (any kind) into a popsicle mold ... Freeze for 2+ hours Smoothies Add a liquid source (milk, water) enough to allow the blender to grind the food, about 1 cup Add a fruit source could be fresh or frozen, whatever you prefer (apples, kiwis, berries, anything) Add a vegetable source, whatever you prefer Blend together Smoothie popsicles Complete the steps for making a smoothie and add the ingredients into a popsicle mold or ice cube tray Freeze for 2+ hours Banana pops Peel and cut the banana in half Take a skewers and insert it into the whole banana Take a butter knife and add peanut butter around the whole banana Roll the banana in nuts, sprinkles or chocolate Freeze for 2+ hours Frozen fruit Prep the food remove peels, tops or stems Freeze for 2+ hours Frozen yogurt leather Add a 1 cm-2cm layer of yogurt to a pan with parchment paper on it Top with your favorite toppings nuts, fruit, chocolate, sprinkles or whatever Freeze for 2+ hours

A friendly reminder this group starts next week! Email, or DM us if you or someone you know is interested in joining :)

We know things are extra challenging right now: virtual classes, stay at home orders, and cancelled events. We are here to listen. We offer walk-in counselling 5 days a week with no appointment necessary. In-person and virtual options are available. Reach out today by calling 807-467-8468 or come see us at 120 Main St. Kenora #kenorayouthwellnesshub

Congratulations thank you to everyone for entering our Motivation March challenges!

Happy Pink Shirt Day!! Today is the international day against Bullying,Discrimination, Homophobia, Transphobia and Transmisogyny. The Hub is celebrating diversity today by wearing our pink shirts and we encourage you to do the same and stand against hate! A BIG thank you to Legal Aid Ontario for providing Pink Shirts to us today! #pinkshirtday #pinkshirtday2021 #weareasafespace #kenorayouthwellnesshub #youcansitwithus

Happy Monday folks! It’s a wet, snowy Spring day out there... Friendly reminder we remain open with all safety measures in place. Come say hi - or call us for more info! 120 Main St. Kenora.

CONTEST EXTENSION!!! MOTIVATIONAL MARCH CHALLENGE - you have one more week to submit a photo of ANY OF THE MARCH challenges! A live draw will be done one week from today on our Facebook & Instagram! GOOD LUCK!

The Hub remains OPEN with all preventative measures in place. Services will only be offered on an individual basis no group services or programs of any kind. Masks must be worn at all times and hands frequently sanitized. We screen everyone who comes to the Hub. If you’re not feeling well, have travelled outside of the Northwest region or have had recent contact with someone who has COVID-19, please do not visit the Hub in-person. Instead, call us to learn more about our virtual services, we are happy to connect over phone or video!!

We remain open! All safety measures are in place to keep you safe when you are are the #kenorayouthhub #counselling #education #employment #computer #support #navigation #art #wellness

Juggling school, relationships, and countless other commitments can be overwhelming at times, and it’s common for teens to feel stressed out. Mindfulness is tool that reconnects us to the present moment, creating space so we can better manage our stress and live our lives more fully. Research shows that 30 minutes of mindfulness a day can make a huge difference in our lives. We've partnered with FIREFLY - Physical, Emotional, Developmental & Community Services and will be offering a Mindfulness Group! Check out the details here! * Mindfulness is for everyone!

Wellness Wednesday CONTEST TIME: TRIPS For todays wellness Wednesday we are asking for people to post pictures and a brief write up about where you have gone and what you have learned from that place. With COVID it is recommended for people not to travel unless they need too. We thought this would be a great way of traveling without having to leave your house. The Contest will end on Wednesday September 23rd. There are some great prizes to be won, so please get your e...ntries in . Going on trips is one of the best ways to learn new things, experience new cultures or foods and a fun way to get exercise. Below are pictures from Drumheller, Alberta, Canada. The pictures include the Hoodoos, the worlds largest dinosaur, the Royal Tyrrell Museum, and Horsetheif canyon. Our backyard in Canada is so beautiful and we love taking advantage of being able to explore our great country. The scientific method at the Royal Tyrell Museum- When doing projects or looking for advice it is always important that you base your information on evidence. When looking for evidence you should always go to a trusted source. Ask questions, do research, test hypotheses, compile evidence, and do observations. Hoodoos- have soft rock/sandstone on the bottom and a harder rock on the top. The top protects the bottom from erosion but eventually they will erode so thin that theyll break, and the top will come crashing down. The ones in Drumheller stand 20 feet tall. Blackfoot and Cree traditions hold that these rocks are petrified giants who come alive at night to protect the land around them by hurling stones at intruders. Worlds Largest Dinosaur- It is 86 feet tall, has stairs in it that you can climb to the top, it is 4.5 times bigger than a real T-Rex would have been, its weight is 145,000 pounds and cost $1,065,000 to build. Royal Tyrrell Museum- has one of the worlds largest displays of real dinosaur bones and a great way to do some hands-on learning. Horsethief canyon- had some of the biggest fossil discoveries ever, was a hideout for outlaws and a great place to go for a hike, see nature and the canyons.

Come down to the youth wellness hub today! We are open Monday-Friday 12-6pm drop in to talk to one of the counsellors between 3-6 or are education advisor between 1-3 #youthwellnesshub #kenora #youth

Come down to the youth wellness hub today! Open 12-6pm we have our education advisor in from 1-3 pm & counselling from 4-6 pm #youthwellnesshub #kenora #youth

Weve been getting creative with your #chalkboard for when we open our doors! This week one of our staff went with a #starwars theme for the board! Tell us which side is your favourite! And do you have any suggestions for a theme for next week? Leave us a comment!... #youthwellnesshubkenora #youthwellness #sandwichboard #youthwellnesshub #creative #chalkart

Join us on #facebooklive and #instagramlive for our #askkookum (grandmother) programming here at the Kenora Youth Hub! Today we are making a #treeoflife project. #kookum Evelyn will be explaining what it is and we answer any questions anyone might have. We hope to see you then! #youthwellnesshubkenora #kenoraontario #art #fallintoautumn

The Youth Hab! (Yes the Youth Hab) is having virtual groups starting this fall for youth to join! Follow the link below if you or anyone you know would like to join! https://www.youthab.ca//upcoming-virtual-groups-for-youth-... #kenorayouthwellnesshub #youthhab #kenoraontario #virtualgroups

Today is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Day. Please join the conversation and rock some red shoes as we educate and inform others about FASD, its prevention, and how we can help support others whose lives are impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. The color RED often signifies life! Red signals stop and take immediate action. Red is a warm, strong and positive color. Red is energizing and stands out.... Red excites emotions and motivates us to take action! The goals 1. Turning invisibility into visibility 2. Creating conversation 3. Changing stigma into understanding and acceptance In todays video, Melissa From Kenora Chiefs Advisory shares some tips on how to reduce the harms when drinking alcohol. If you believe you may be consuming alcohol too much or too often, please reach out to the Kenora Youth Wellness hub and they can help connect you to the right supports. Dont forget about the contest: Calling all Youth 12-25! September is FASD awareness month. We have partnered with Firefly, KCA, ONWA, NWHU, and thought it would be great to have a contest All you have to do is submit via direct message or tag us (Youth Wellness Hub) either on Facebook or Instagram with either a Photo, Video, or Tik Tok with red shoes or what FASD means to you. The grand prize will have goodies of gifts cards, lawn games, and art kits! Get your submissions in before September 18th to have your name entered into the draw!!!

Hello today! Here is the Kenora Youth Hubs calendar for the month of September! Please come on in to the Youth Hub not just for our services but to hang out with our friendly staff!... More programming to come!

Today is the first free 30 minute exercise class. They will take place at 7 generations field at 12:00 pm

Have a great long weekend! #labourday #longweekend #kenorayouthwellnesshub #kenoraontario #besafeoutthere

Stop out stigma! Red shoes rock Tik Tok done by our youth navigator Melissa and KCA childrens health promotion coordinator Jennifer check out our red shoes!! #fasd #fasdawareness #youthwellnesshub #contest #kenora #youth

Junk journals with Kookum

Today is back to school day (for some) and for others over the next couple of weeks. We want to share with you some tackling study stress tips, as well as ways to reduce anxiety and worry during COVID-19. We know this can be a stressful time for youth and families in our communities. Our doors are open Monday-Friday 12-6PM for you to come in and chat, or maybe get connected with a service youre in need of. Come see us, or give us a call 467-8468. Everyone ages 12-25 welcome

School is just around the corner and this means spending some time planning your lunch. Melissa the Dietitian from Kenora Chiefs Advisory shares some tips on how to make planning lunches easier. The tips can be used for school lunchs, work lunches or trips. Do you have any tips you use for planning meals, please share them in the comments. If you have any questions please message the Kenora Youth Wellness Hub or email Melissa - [email protected]

Maintaining #mentalhealth this school year.

Thank you to everyone who came out to our back to school bbq today!! We had an amazing turn out Also a friendly reminder that the hub is now open Monday-Friday 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Calling all Youth 12-25! September is FASD awareness month. We have partnered with firefly, kca, onwa, nwhu, and thought it would be great to have a contest :) All you have to do is submit via direct message or tag us (Youth Wellness Hub) either on Facebook or Instagram with either a Photo, Video, or Tik Tok with red shoes or what FASD means to you. The grand prize will have goodies of gifts cards, lawn games, and art kits! Get your submissions in before September 18th to have your name entered into the draw!!! #StompOutStigma #FASD #kenorayouthwellnesshub

REMINDER Today is the Back to School BBQ @ The Youth Wellness Hub Harbour front side come by for some food and free backpacks filled with goodies from 12-4pm!!! See you soon

Quick tour of the youth hub! Now open with restrictions. August 31st, 2020

REMINDER: that our doors are now again open to the public! 12-6PM Monday-Friday! Come say hi to the #kenorayouthwellnesshub staff, as well as LEAP Employment Advisors who will be here 2-4 today for a resume writing workshop! AND A REMINDER TO NOT MISS OUR BACK TO SCHOOL BBQ happening tomorrow 12-4PM. We have 50 backpacks filled and ready to be given away for the school year ahead ... #opening #partnerships #resumewriting #youthwellness @ Kenora, Ontario See more

Last chance to enter to win a back to school backpack! Name to be drawn at 3PM!

Trying to find more things to relief stress? Video games are a good way to reduce stress and have a lot of social health benefits and mental health well-being. One or our Hub staff members and members of our Youth Advisory Council (YAC) are offering some video game recommendations for you to try out! Below is an article from the CBC on the subject.... https://www.cbc.ca//u-of-s-research-finds-video-games-can- #wellness #mentalhealth #youthwellnesshubsontario #kenorayouthwellnesshub #videogamementalhealth #stressreliever

Junk Journal making with Kookum! Today our hubs Kookum Evelyn is showing us how to make a junk journal it is very therapeutic and keeps us busy by adding more to it.

WE ARE PUMPED UP to announce our doors will be open again as of Monday, August 31st! Come see us, Monday-Friday 12-6PM! All recommended safety procedures will be in place. When indoors, there is a mandatory mask requirement for staff, clients and visitors ... We cant wait to see you all again @ Kenora, Ontario See more

We enjoyed learning great tips on how to save money at the store with Melissa. This is the last of a 3 part video series where Melissa gives tips on how to shop and save the most on items. Part 3 talks about specific food groups and how to save money on those items. Let us know if you have any tips for saving money by commenting below. If you have any questions about wellness please message the Kenora Youth Hub or email Melissa at [email protected]

Watch Youth Navigator Melissa use a blow dryer to make some art pieces with acrylic paint and a canvas #kenorayouthhub #youthwellnesshub #art #painting #monday

COME ON OUT ON SEPTEMBER 1st 12-4PM! FREE lunch and back to school pack giveaways #kenorayouthwellnesshub #youth #families #backtoschool #giveaways #partnership

TODAY! Come out to the harbour front side of the #kenorayouthwellnesshub and hangout with us from 1-3PM, we now have art kits available for you to TAKE HOME!!! Were also available to answer questions or help you navigate what services are available to you...807-467-8468 @ Kenora, Ontario

Boozhoo! On Monday we harvested wiike in Washagamis Bay! I grew up watching my Dad, Bruce Mendowegan, harvesting wiike every year, including other medicines li...ke sage, sweet grass, cedar, red and white willow, etc. I watched him pick, clean and prepare wiike, but never tried it myself until Monday. I am very happy I was able to experience this and that I can share some of the knowledge I have gained. Here is a video where I explain what to do once youve picked wiike, how to clean it and prep it to dry, so it is ready to use. Miigwetch!

Happy Wellness Wednesday everyone! Today Melissa from Kenora Chiefs Advisory is going to talk about how to save money on food. This is part 2 of a 3-part series on how to shop for less. Please comment below on how you like to spend less money and any tips you have for others. If you have any questions for Melissa you can message the Youth Wellness Hub or email her directly at [email protected]. Have a great day everyone.

CALLING FAMILY MEMBERS/CAREGIVERS of young people! We want to hear from you! Please take some time to fill out our family feedback survey to help inform services and programs for youth: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NBY68ZN... Since March 2020, the Youth Wellness Hub has been operating virtually, providing our core services over the phone and video, as well as an increased social media presence with online programs and activities. As Ontario enters stage 3, we are planning to re-open our doors to offer youth and families access to in-person services, in a safe and clean environment. We recognize the pandemic has been a difficult time for families, bringing about unique challenges. Because of this, we have created a short survey with the intention of better understanding the current needs of young people and their families. This will help to inform our planning and preparations for re-opening. Your thoughts are important not only for our staff, but for the families and young people accessing our services. A big thank you, in advance, for taking the time to advise on our communitys Youth Wellness Hub. We continue to work towards providing low-barrier, integrated youth services in a safe and comfortable environment, informed by local youth and families. Click here for the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NBY68ZN If you have any questions, please reach out to us at [email protected].

Our friends (KCA Youth Outreach workers) harvested Wiike and Sage. Wiike is a root and it can be harvested all year round. Wiike is found in marshy areas and it can be used for colds, keeps you strong, and some people drink it as a tea / chew it. It has been utilized across Turtle Island as a medicine for generations. Sage is one of the sacred medicines that is used for cleansing by smudging or drinking it in a tea. It can be harvested in Manitoba, and people tend to pick ...it during the summer months and somewhat into the fall season. Thank you to YOW Alannah for sharing with us all today #knowledgeispower #traditions #culture #medicines #kenorayouthwellnesshub #youthwellness @ Kenora, Ontario See more

Its G I V E A W A Y time at the #kenorayouthwellnesshub Here is YOUR CHANCE to win THE ULTIMATE BACK TO SCHOOL PACK WORTH OVER $200!!! ... How to enter:: You are 12-25 years old (parents/caregivers can enter on behalf of youth if they dont have their own social media) LIKE & SHARE this post Post a photo (either on your page or your story) with the hashtag #mysummermywellness ... photo can be of ANYTHING related to summer and what makes you feel good CONTEST ends Friday, August 28th at NOON SHARP! - WINNER will be announced at 3PM that day. OPEN TO ALL KENORA RESIDENTS and surrounding communities (ages 12-25). G O O D L U C K ! #youthwellness #backtoschool #giveawaycontest @ Kenora, Ontario See more