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Honouring the Caregiver: A Wellness & Self-Care Workshop for First Nations Caregivers

September 19, 2024

Are you a caregiver for someone with neurodevelopmental disabilities? Join us for a FREE two-day self-care workshop dedicated to YOU! 🌿

Facilitated by Louis Busch (Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation) & Dr. Grant Bruno (Samson Cree Nation), with the guidance of Elder Reg Nepinak.

📅 October 30-31, 2024
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
📍 Wyndham Garden Hotel, 460 Madison St, Winnipeg, MB
🍽️ Lunch provided!

Sign up now: Register here

Frequently Asked Questions

Honouring the Caregiver Workshop for First Nations Caregivers

Who should attend the workshop?

First Nations caregivers who care for a loved one with a neurodevelopmental

difference (e.g., autism, ADHD, FASD, intellectual disability) living in Manitoba.

When is the workshop?

The workshop will take place over two days on Wednesday October 30, 2024

and Thursday October 31, 2024. The workshop starts at 9:00 am and will wrap

up by 4:30 pm each day.

Where will the workshop take place?

The workshop will take place at the Wyndham Garden Hotel (Makozhe Room

B) at 460 Madison Street in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Will food be provided during the workshop?

Yes, lunch will be provided by the Manoomin restaurant within the hotel.

Is there a cost to attend the workshop?

No. There is no cost to participate in this free workshop. Participants are

responsible for their own travel and accommodations to attend the workshops

in Winnipeg.

What will I learn at the workshop?

Topics covered during the workshop relate to self-care and will include

experiential mindfulness activities, cultural teachings, and a sharing circle.This document is available in alternative formats.

For assistance please contact (204) 256-4301.

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Who will be leading the workshop?

The workshop will be facilitated by Louis Busch (Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation)

and Dr. Grant Bruno (Samson Cree Nation), with support from Elder Reg

Nepinak.

How do I register for the workshop?

Please fill out the registration form at: https://forms.gle/u97dwYPfH7SmjFMV6

Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Are accessibility accommodations available?

Yes. Please provide any relevant information about any accommodations or

considerations the facilitators should be aware of to support your meaningful

participation in the workshop while completing your registration form. For

example, American Sign Language or captioning, sensory sensitivities.

If I have more questions about the workshop, who can I contact?

Please reach out to Louis Busch at louis.busch@camh.ca for any other

questions about the caregiver workshop.

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