Awareness and consciousness of essential life-skills, such as nutrition literacy, is often missing in organization’s programs and in decision-making. We encourage frontline health workers and decision makers to support “nutritional excellence” that is full of spirit when delivering programming, events, …
Last supermoon of the year. We pay respect to Grandmother Moon. Flying Up Moon is a Cree term describing the time when young birds are finally ready to take the leap and learn to fly. Corn Moon (Algonquin, Ojibwe), Harvest …
Resources For services for your community, your organization, or you — contact Kathleen LaForme, IDHC Community Knowledge and Partnership Worker at 905-388-6010 or Kathleen.ckpw@idhc.life.
Commemoration of the first United Nations Working Group on Indigenous Populations meeting in Geneva in 1982. This event also recognizes the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to improve world issues such as environmental protection. For services for your …
Summer Months. Perfect for Family Outings and Having fun. Vitamin D helps build healthy bones. Vitamin D helps to lower blood glucose levels in those living with type 2 diabetes. For services for your community, your organization, or you — …
Protect your feet from summer heat and sun. Slather on Sunscreen. Wash Feet Daily. Wear Cotton Socks. To explore how IDHC can work together with your community, your organization, or you — contact Lindsey Cosh, Foot Care Coordinator, at C. …
Nourishment includes growing, gathering, preparation and handling of food and water. These important teachings are taught and passed on by true leadership. There are many opportunities to demonstrate true leadership in various sectors of community and society. To explore how …
Breastfeeding for four months or more reduces the risk of childhood obesity and diabetes for mother and child. For services for your community, your organization, or you — contact Kathleen LaForme, IDHC Community Knowledge and Partnership Worker at 905-388-6010 or Kathleen.ckpw@idhc.life.
Eat lots of fruits and vegetables that are full of water too. For services for your community, your organization, or you — contact Kathleen LaForme, IDHC Community Knowledge and Partnership Worker at 905-388-6010 or Kathleen.ckpw@idhc.life.
What is mindful eating? Mindful eating is about remembering the spirit in real food. it involves contemplating our eating: what, when, why, how much, and where. Nutrition is a key factor in our overall health and wellness, as well as …
Administering Colonial Science: Nutrition Research and Human Biomedical Experimentation in Aboriginal Communities and Residential Schools, 1942–1952. Download here Evaluation of Cultural Competency in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) Intervention Programs in Saskatoon for Saskatchewan Métis. Download here