The Scoop Issue 4-2026 – Z’gamok Newsletter

February 2, 2026

A new year, a time to check in… As we begin a New Year, many of us experience a mix of
hope, motivation, and pressure to get the year off to a strong start. While the New Year often brings goals and resolutions, it’s also an important time to pause, reflect, and check in with ourselves, and with one another. Not sure who needs to hear this today, but we’re less than 30 days away from the sun setting after 7 pm! Winter can be a challenging season for many, and it’s okay if energy and motivation look different right now.

At Z’gamok, we recognize that our people are our greatest strength and asset. The work we do, often in demanding environments, requires not only physical safety, but also mental and emotional well-being on our shared path toward Mino Biimaadziwin, the good life in Ojibwe. Mental health is not separate from our work; it is part of who we are and is essential to supporting our teammates, caring for our families, and strengthening our communities.

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