Mistissini Community Miyupimâtisîun Centre

02/18/2026

📢 𝗣𝗲𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆

Health and wellness are a priority! We are happy to welcome Julie Pelletier, Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, to Mistissini.

🗓️ Dates: 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟯 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
📍 Location: CMC Awash in Mistissini

Pelvic health is an important part of your overall wellness. Whether you have specific concerns or just want to learn more about maintaining your health, Julie Pelletier is here to support you.

📞 You can either speak to a nurse or doctor to get a referral or contact the Pelvic Health Team directly.

https://bit.ly/3NVecfe

Pelvic Health physiotherapists specialize in the pelvic region - the area and organs around and inside our pelvis.

02/02/2026

🚨 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲: 𝗣𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗼𝘀 (𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗮) 🚨

The pistachio recall linked to possible Salmonella contamination is still ongoing, and an additional product has been added to the list.

🆕 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘀 (𝗟𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗬𝘂𝗽𝗶𝗸 𝗜𝗻𝗰.)
𝗣𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗼𝘀

🔹 Various mixed nut products containing pistachios.
🔹Several pistachio products from different brands are affected. Please check your pantry, especially if you recently purchased pistachios.

➡️ Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute any recalled products.
➡️ If you have an affected product, dispose of it safely or return it to the place of purchase.

🔍 View the full, up-to-date list of recalled products here:

Various pistachio and and pistachio-containing products are being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

02/02/2026

𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴! | 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿, 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 💼

We’re still looking for a Coordinator of Primary Care Services to join our team in Mistissini. This role supports the coordination of holistic, integrated care at the Community Miyupimaatisiiun Center, working closely with leadership and service teams to strengthen collaboration and continuity of care.

The position also plays a key role in preparing services for the gradual transition to the NISK model of care.

📍 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗶
🔗 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://bit.ly/4bZplWj

01/29/2026

During this difficult time in Mistissini, we recognize that everyone is touched by these events in their own way.

Support is available through the Wîchihîwâuwin Helpline: https://creehealth.org/helpline

We kindly ask everyone to avoid the spread of speculation or misinformation, as it can deepen the impact on those who are grieving or affected.

We encourage community members to look to trusted and credible sources for updates (EEPF, CNM, CNG, CBHSSJB).

We draw strength from one another in moments like these. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with you all.

01/29/2026

We are deeply saddened by the tragic events that have taken place in the community of Mistissini. 🤍

CBHSSJB confirms that 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝘀𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟭:𝟬𝟬 𝗽.𝗺. We respectfully ask community members to refer to the Cree Nation of Mistissini Band Office for official updates regarding the lifting of the lockdown.

Our thoughts and prayers remain with the families, loved ones, and all community members affected by this devastating loss. 🕊️

☎️ For those in need of immediate support, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗶̂𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗵𝗶̂𝘄𝗮̂𝘂𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝟭-𝟴𝟯𝟯-𝟲𝟯𝟮-𝟰𝟯𝟱𝟳.

01/28/2026

🚨 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 🚨
𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗕𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘀

Certain Ge**er Arrowroot Biscuits are being recalled due to the possible presence of pieces of soft plastic and paper. The affected product was distributed nationally, both online and in stores, including through local distributors.

➡️ Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute this product.
If you have this item at home, safely dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase.

For more details and product information, please check the official recall notice: https://bit.ly/3NCIL9F

Please share to help keep families safe 💛

Issue The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible presence of soft plastic and paper pieces. What you should do Check to see if you have recalled products Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products Recalled products should be thrown out or retur...

01/26/2026

🚨 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 🚨
Certain 𝑷𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒔𝒃𝒖𝒓𝒚 𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒊𝒛𝒛𝒂 𝑷𝒐𝒑𝒔 are being recalled due to possible 𝗘. 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗶 𝗢𝟮𝟲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝗼:
✅If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider.
✅Check to see if you have recalled products
✅Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
✅Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

⚠️ Food contaminated with E. coli may not look or smell spoiled, but can still make you sick.
⚠️ Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea.
⚠️ In severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage.
⚠️ In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Learn More:

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled the affected products from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O26 contamination.

01/22/2026

We’re hiring a Programming, Planning and Research Officer in Mistissini 🌱

Play a key role in community development by supporting research, planning, and the improvement of programs and services. This position contributes to identifying community needs, developing solutions, and enhancing services.

📅 Deadline to apply: February 2, 2026

https://bit.ly/4pTpHBg

01/22/2026

🧵 Our community quilt is stronger with every stitch. 💛

If you haven’t updated your vaccines yet, 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲.
Protect yourself against flu, COVID-19, RSV, and pneumococcal infections 💉🛡️ and help keep you, your family, and your community safe 🤍

Vaccines remain our best protection against severe illness.
This season, let’s show that we’re ready, together ✨

👉🏽 Talk to your healthcare worker today. https://bit.ly/4qbhd9Z

01/20/2026

💊 Pharmacy Services Overload 💊

Pharmacy services are experiencing an overload related to renewals and new prescriptions. As a result, same‑day processing is temporarily unavailable as our teams work hard to catch up on needs.

✔️ You cannot wait on-site for your medication.
✔️ You will be informed when to come for your pick-up.
✔️ You may experience delays of up to 48 hours for new and renewed prescriptions, as emergencies are prioritized.

Please remember to be courteous with all staff, who are working hard to provide the best possible healthcare despite limited resources.

➡️ Learn more:

Our pharmacists and support team are here to provide the medications and guidance you need for your health. We help with prescriptions, refills, and answer your treatment questions. You can pick up your medication at the pharmacy or your local CMC.

01/20/2026

😷❄️ 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗜𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲.

📈 We see an increase in cases around this time every year. This season, the flu spread and maintained its pace earlier than usual.

🏠 Colder-than-normal weather keeps people indoors, where viruses spread more easily.
✈️🤝🏽 Travel and in-person gatherings can also increase the risk.

Take steps to protect yourself and others during this season.

🔗 About respiratory illness: https://bit.ly/44CihdT

💙 How to care for yourself when you’re sick:https://bit.ly/4qaMrNG

01/20/2026

𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺

The 7-Day Wellness Recovery Program is a culturally grounded healing program rooted in connection to Eeyou land, culture, and identity 🌿

This intensive program supports holistic well-being by exploring the root causes of substance misuse through cultural and Western healing approaches. Participants will learn, reflect, and build tools for recovery and aftercare in a supportive environment.

📍 Lac Waconichi, near Chibougamau
📅 February 7–14, 2026
👥 JBNQA Beneficiaries, 18+
📝 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝘆 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲