Matawa Health Co-operative

11/05/2025

Don't forget about our Drop-in Crafting Night tonight!

Join Elder John and Dietitian Ashley for a night of relaxed crafting. Ashley will be there if you have any nutrition questions- and we will have a station to make your own healthy trail mix!

PLEASE NOTE- due to the MHC Career Showcase, the crafting event will take place in the Cultural Space of the Matawa Training & Wellness Centre- accessible from the back, lake-facing parking lot.

Hope to see you tonight- no registration required!

11/05/2025

Happening today! Wednesday November 5th

🌟 Looking for a rewarding career in healthcare or administration? 🌟

Join us at the Matawa Health Co-Operative Careers Showcase on Wednesday, November 5th, from 4–7 p.m.!

💼 Explore exciting career opportunities
🤝 Meet our amazing team and healthcare providers
🏥 Tour our new clinic space
🍎 Enjoy some light snacks and see what we have to offer!

Make a difference in the health and well-being of Thunder Bay and our Matawa Communities. Your future starts here! ✨

📍 Matawa Health Co-Operative
523 Algoma Street North
📞 For more information, contact us at
(807) 346-2370 or toll free 1-833-625-6311

11/03/2025

🎶 Music = Mental Health Magic 💚

Feeling stressed, tired, or down?
Turn up the tunes — music can help you:

✨ Calm your mind
🎧 Boost your mood
💭 Express your feelings
🧠 Focus and get creative
😴 Relax and sleep better
👯‍♀️ Feel connected with others

No matter the genre, music is self-care.
🎵 Create a playlist that helps you feel your best!

11/03/2025

💉Happening Tomorrow in Neskantaga FN!

Join the MHC team from 10am-6:30pm at the Community Centre for a flu and RSV vaccine clinic.

Walk-ins are welcome!

11/02/2025

Come join the fun at Intercity Shopping Centre🎊

Registration is now open, and our Fun Walk kicks off at 2 PM!

We’ve got amazing sponsors, community partners, giveaways, games, activities, and foot health tips waiting for you! 👣

Try your luck at our “Ring Around the Toe-sies” ring toss, and don’t forget to make your mark on our Happy Feet Pledge Wall! 💪✨

11/01/2025

👣 Join us tomorrow for Stepping Out for Foot Health!
🗓 Sunday, November 2 | 1–4 PM | Intercity Mall

Come out and show your support for foot health in our community! This event helps raise awareness and funds for foot care supplies and supports for our region’s most vulnerable.

Thanks to your generosity, we’ve been able to bring these essentials directly to our Members — and every bit of growth helps us reach even more people across Northwestern Ontario. 💙

A huge THANK YOU to Rob and the
Westfort Foods family for sponsoring refreshments for the event— your support means the world to us! 🙌

10/31/2025

HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃

Wishing everyone a safe and spooky weekend 👻

From MHC

10/30/2025

🌟 November is full of exciting events for our members! 🌟

Follow our page to see posters and details for each event!

🎨 Our craft nights have been such a hit that our interdisciplinary team is joining in!
🧵 For all craft nights, Elder John will be there to chat and lend a hand with crafting. Our land-based team will join when they’re not travelling.

🥗 First Wednesday of every month: Our Dietitians will lead fun sessions on nutrition and healthy eating- WHILE you craft!
💬 Third Wednesday of every month: Our Mental Health team will be joining the crafting nights for tips, programming and supports- WHILE you craft!

👵 New this month: Our Elders Event will now be on the SECOND Wednesday each month — this change helps ensure we have the adequate staffing so we can treat our Elders to an amazing night! 💛

10/30/2025

Thank you Eabametoong FN!

Our staff had an awesome time at the health pop-up yesterday- we appreciate everyone coming out to learn more about our services!

10/30/2025

Hi Neskantaga FN!

Our Mental Health and Land-based teams will be in Community next week- Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday!

Reach out to chat, for mental health supports, or to learn more about Matawa Health Co-operative's other services.

10/30/2025

🍎It's time for the recipe of the week! 👩‍🍳

Our focus this week is how food pairing helps keep your blood sugar steady- Enjoy making this balanced, and delicious Taco Pasta Salad!

Some foods (like sugary snacks or white bread) can make your blood sugar spike! Your body gets a big burst of energy really fast- like hitting the gas pedal! 🚀

But if there’s too much sugar at once, your body uses it up quickly. Then your energy drops suddenly, and you might:
feel tired or shaky,
get grumpy or dizzy,
or feel really hungry again. 😴😕🍪

That drop is called a blood sugar crash.

To help prevent it, you can eat foods that give your body steady fuel, like pairing fruits or bread with protein or healthy fats (for example: apple + peanut butter or cheese + crackers). 🧀🍏

That way, your body runs smooth — no crashes, just steady energy! ⚡🚲

10/29/2025