Indigenous Interprofessional Primary Care Team

05/08/2026

⏰ Reminder: Blood Pressure Clinics Happening Next Week! ⏰

Our Hypertension Awareness Week clinics are just around the corner! 💚

Have you booked your blood pressure check yet? It’s a quick and simple way to stay on top of your heart health—and you’ll also learn easy ways to support your overall wellness.

📍 Clinic Dates & Locations:
• Bancroft – May 12 | 10:00am–2:00pm
• Tyendinaga – May 12 | 9:00am–3:30pm
• Kingston – May 13 | 9:00am–6:00pm

🎉 Don’t forget—attend a clinic for your chance to WIN an Apple Watch!

⚠️ Reminder: Clinics are for rostered patients only. You must have a Primary Care Provider (Physician or Nurse Practitioner) with IIPCT to book.

📞 Call 343-478-0196 to book your spot!

05/07/2026

🍎✨ Whisk & Wiggle – Movement & Food Skills for Kids! ✨🍎

Looking for a fun and interactive activity for your little ones? Join us for Whisk & Wiggle, an online class that combines movement and simple, kid-approved cooking skills! 💃🍴

👩‍🍳 Each session helps build confidence, independence, and real-life food skills—plus a little movement to keep kids active and engaged!

🗓 Class Date: Tuesday, May 26
⏰ Time: 6:00pm (online)
👶 Ages: 4+ (parent supervision required)

🎉 We provide the recipe, food & tools!
👕 Wear comfy clothes for the movement portion (led by Kaitlyn Maracle)

📦 Supply Pick-Up:
Monday, May 25 | 2:00pm–6:00pm
📍 14 York Rd., Unit 4, Shannonville

📲 Register by scanning the QR code on the poster or click here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=_NhnKjqHr0yNI_laUAK51XCV-P0EVUtIpioFc1Enu1hUNVJWOFpFSUZUNjk2VlVBRjI1QU8yVlg5Ny4u&route=shorturl

📧 For more information: chrcwb@mbq-tmt.org

05/07/2026

🌿 Death Doula Training – 2 Day Course 🌿

Join us for a meaningful 2-day Death Doula Training with Diane Boots, End-of-Life Doula. This training offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of end-of-life care and support individuals and families with compassion and respect.

📍 Choose from two locations:

Kingston
📍 Kingston Native Centre and Languages Nest
🗓 June 1 & 2
⏰ 9:00am – 3:00pm

Bancroft
📍 Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology
🗓 June 4 & 5
⏰ 9:00am – 3:00pm

🍽 Breakfast & lunch provided
⚠️ Spots are limited – be sure to indicate your preferred location when registering!

👥 Open to IIPCT registered patients and their household members, as well as self-identifying Indigenous individuals (on and off territory), and non-Indigenous individuals working in healthcare or social services.

📲 Register by scanning the QR code on the poster or click the link here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=_NhnKjqHr0yNI_laUAK51TI-QvYbkqdBoXC9LzPA_1pUNzhVMFk1UjI0SjVVSFBCWDZYUVJITzMyUC4u&route=shorturl

📞 For more information:
Shelley Loft
343-478-0196 ext. 115
📧 shelley.loft@iipct.com

05/06/2026

Let’s Talk About Grief

Grief can look different for everyone—and you don’t have to navigate it alone. Join IIPCT for a 4-week series exploring the many faces of grief in a safe, supportive, and culturally grounded space. 💚

This series will gently guide participants through:
✨ Creating a safe space for conversation
✨ Understanding how grief impacts us
✨ Honouring traditions and renewal
✨ Practicing self-care and moving forward

🗓 Dates:
• Tuesday, June 9
• Tuesday, June 23
• Tuesday, July 7
• Tuesday, July 21
⏰ Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 Location: 730 Front Road, Kingston

☕ Refreshments will be provided
👥 Open to all IIPCT rostered patients

📲 Register by scanning the QR code on the poster or clicking here: https://forms.office.com/r/qzbkmustbp

📞 For more information: 343-478-0196 ext. 214
📧 darcy.whalen@iipct.com

05/06/2026

🌿 We’re Hiring: Registered Dietitian 🌿

Tsi Kanonhkhwatsherí:yo Indigenous Interprofessional Primary Care Team (IIPCT) is looking to welcome a full-time Registered Dietitian to our growing team!

This role is a unique opportunity to support community wellness through culturally grounded, trauma-informed nutrition care. You’ll work alongside an interdisciplinary team, incorporating traditional food knowledge, community programming, and holistic approaches to care.

✨ What you’ll be part of:
• Supporting individuals and families across the lifespan
• Leading workshops, cooking circles & land-based learning
• Promoting food sovereignty and community wellness
• Working in a collaborative, culturally safe environment

💼 Salary: $68,200 – $85,200 (based on experience)
📍 Serving Tyendinaga, Kingston & Bancroft regions

🌱 Why join us?
• Employer-paid health & dental benefits
• HOOPP pension
• Paid leave + professional development
• Cultural learning & team building opportunities

📅 Deadline to apply: Friday, May 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM

📧 Send your resume and cover letter to: tera.osborne@iipct.com

05/06/2026

🎨 Youth Mental Health Creativity Workshop (Ages 7–13) 🎨

Join IIPCT for an interactive workshop all about the importance of creativity and youth mental health! 💚

This is a great opportunity for youth to explore creative expression, build confidence, and learn in a supportive environment.

✨ BONUS: Every participant will receive a creativity kit valued at over $200!
(Kits include items like Bluetooth speakers, carving supplies, clay, writing prompts & more!)

🗓 Date: Wednesday, May 27th
⏰ Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
📍 Location: 14 York Road, Unit #4, Shannonville

📲 Register by scanning the QR code on the poster or clicking the link here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=_NhnKjqHr0yNI_laUAK51WCvVwDUyA1BkADmnUHNsh5UMk41OEhGV1JIVTVCSERIV1JQVThXRURUTS4u

📞 For more information: 343-478-0196 ext. 214
📧 darcy.whalen@iipct.com

05/05/2026

At Tsi Kanonhkhwatsheri:yo Indigenous Interprofessional Primary Care Team, we stand with our community in remembrance, reflection, and ongoing action. ❤️

Today, and every day, we honour those we have lost and support the families and communities who continue to carry this.

Red Dress Day honours the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people, and raises awareness of this ongoing national crisis.

Inspired by Métis artist Jaime Black-Morsette’s REDress Project, red dresses have become a powerful symbol of the lives lost and the voices that must be heard.

Today, and every day, we remember, reflect, and recommit to action.

05/05/2026

🔥 Men’s Sweat Lodge Ceremony 🔥

For those who identify as men, you are invited to join us for a traditional Sweat Lodge Ceremony led by Cree Elder Andrew Reuben.

This is a sacred time for reflection, healing, and connection.

🗓 Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:00am start
📍 Location: 14 York Rd, Unit 4, Shannonville

🧺 Please bring:
• Shorts
• Towel
• Non-metal water bottle

This ceremony is open to Tsi Kanonhkhwatsherí:yo IIPCT rostered patients.

📞 To register, please contact:
Julie Emmons
343-478-0196 ext. 127
📧 juliann.emmons@iipct.com

05/05/2026

💙 Tyendinaga Community – Free Cancer Screening Clinic 💙

Join us today, Tuesday, May 5th for a FREE cancer screening clinic right here in Tyendinaga!

🕓 Time: 4:30pm – 7:00pm
📍 Location: 45 Meadow Drive

This clinic is for individuals who:
✔️ Are 25–69 years old
✔️ Have a cervix
✔️ Have not had a cervical screening in the last 5 years
✔️ DO NOT have a family doctor or nurse practitioner

✨ Diabetes screening will also be available!

This is a great opportunity to take care of your health in a safe, supportive, and community-based setting. Early screening can save lives 💙

📞 To book your appointment, call 343-478-0196 ext. 2 or 208
📧 Or email tracy.keith@iipct.com

05/04/2026

📢 We’re Hiring! Join Our Team 📢

Tsi Kanonhkhwatsherí:yo Indigenous Interprofessional Primary Care Team (IIPCT) is looking for a Full-Time Physiotherapist to join our growing, interdisciplinary team!

💼 Salary: $77,100 – $96,400 (based on experience)
📍 Serving our communities across Tyendinaga, Kingston, and Bancroft

At IIPCT, we provide wholistic, culturally grounded care and are committed to supporting our community through accessible, team-based services. This role focuses on improving mobility, reducing pain, and supporting overall wellness across the lifespan.

✨ What we offer:
• Employer-paid health & dental benefits
• HOOPP pension
• Paid vacation & professional development
• Cultural learning & team building opportunities

We are looking for someone who is passionate about community care, collaboration, and culturally safe practice 💛

📧 Apply by sending your resume and cover letter to: tera.osborne@iipct.com

⏰ Deadline: Friday, May 22, 2026 @ 4:30 PM EST

05/04/2026

As a result of an increase in cases of infectious gastrointestinal illness in the Kingston area, Southeast Public Health is reminding the public of steps to take when they are sick. Read more: https://ow.ly/Tp1F50YUz6m