A Special Visit from Dawn Chartrand, Artist

We were honored to have Dawn Chartrand visit the Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin Inc. office to generously gift us a beautiful painting.

Dawn presented the painting to our CEO, Dr. Barry Lavallee. Here is what the artist wrote about the painting:

"The painting is about being visited by Memegwacesuk ("Little People" in Ojibway) when I was sick with COVID in 2020. It was the beginning of the COVID outbreak. I was so sick. I felt isolated and very fearful. One day, about a week into my illness, I felt little footsteps on my body, I heard tiny voices, and when I opened my eyes, I saw little people walking all over me and around my bed. As a child, I was visited by Memegwacesuk every time I was sick, then it stopped when I was 9. This image depicts being visited ("doctored") by Memegwacesuk and reminds us that there is more at work healing us than what we can see. This painting was named, 'Little Doctors.'"

We are deeply moved by Dawn’s story and her incredible talent. This painting will serve as a beautiful reminder of the unseen forces at work in our healing journeys. Thank you, Dawn, for this wonderful gift!

Gitchi Miigwetch – Ekosani – Masi Cho

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About Dawn Chartrand:

Dawn Chartrand is a talented visual artist from Rolling River First Nation and based in Winnipeg. She began painting in 2017 to express her visions, dreams, and experiences through art. Dawn is also a singer/songwriter, musical entertainer, and a certified Yoga and Laughing Yoga instructor. She offers "Yoga and Wellness," "Laughing Yoga," and "Painting and Wellness" classes to all ages through her business. Additionally, Dawn runs a personal travel business called Ayangwamizik.

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At Keewatinohk Inniniw Minoayawin Inc. (KIM Inc.), your health and safety are our top priorities. As you enjoy the great outdoors, it's important to stay vigilant against ticks and mosquitoes, which can carry harmful diseases. Here are some essential tips to keep you and your loved ones safe:

Tick Safety (A.W.A.R.E.):

AVOID areas where ticks live. They thrive in wood piles, long grass, leaf piles, and beach grass.

WEAR light-coloured clothing; long pants, sleeves, socks, and close-toed shoes. Tuck long hair into a hat.

APPLY EPA-approved tick repellent (such as picaridin or DEET) on skin and insecticide (such as permethrin) to clothing & shoes as directed.

REMOVE clothing upon entering the home; toss it into the dryer at high temperature for 10-15 minutes.

EXAMINE yourself and your pets for ticks daily. Check everywhere…ticks love to hide!

Visit etick.ca to find more information on how to recognize a tick, how to remove a tick, and how to protect yourself and your family.


Mosquito Safety:

Use insect repellent with the following active ingredients: DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus or para-menthane0diol, or 2-undecanone. Read and follow all label directions.

Wear light-coloured, loose-fitting protective clothes made of tightly woven materials such as nylon or polyester.

Empty water that collects in rain gutters, buckets, toys, and other locations outside that mosquitoes can breed in. This includes replacing water in bird baths and outdoor pet dishes at least twice a week.

Avoid strong fragrances as they can attract mosquitoes

Use mosquito netting when sleeping outdoors or in an unscreened structure. Also use netting to protect infants when outdoors.

For more information, you can visit canada.ca/mosquitoes

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