Let's Be Active

Through consultation with the elders and youth of a number of First Nations, a number of traditional and non-traditional physical activities were started. Any of these activities must be associated with diabetes education, screening, and monitoring. Among these programs are:

Basketball Tournaments, a program initiated by the Haisla First Nation. Three Tournaments were held at the Haisla First Nation in 2008 - 2009; during each tournament. The first tournament was sponsored by ActNow BC. At the tournament the school children share their knowledge about diabetes and how to prevented with the community. Local radio station was invited to cover the games and promote diabetes prevention and management.

Bicycle program, where the Health Department purchase a bicycle and loan it to members of the community, if they like it and decided to buy their own, they receive a gift certificate. The program was initiated at the Skidegate First Nation, and as a result 10 other nations received bicycle to start their program.

Wood cutting competitions, another program started at the Skidegate First Nation, where elder shared their knowledge with the youth on wood cutting; then the wood was distributed among the elders of the community.

Other programs included:
Traditional dancing and singing competitions
Walking and Dancing groups