Our Spirit Lives

A program for youth in the 14 – 20 age groups, promotes diabetes prevention through learning about their culture. In this case, this was accomplished by participating with the community in carving a canoe. They also participate in “Learn and Share” program; the youth under the supervision of community elders gather traditional food and learn about their culture and how it could prevent diabetes, they also prepare the food for their families and also share it with community elders (food security program).

Youth will produce a video to document the process and also customizing their “Diabetes and My Nation” DVD by including their traditional healing practices. They will learn about diabetes and how to prevent and manage it, take a pledge to avoid drugs, alcohol, and un-healthy food and drink; they will also participate in a traditional physical activity such as dancing, fishing, and/or hunting. Youth are also encouraged to join homework club if it is available at their community.

Haisla's youth program logo designed by Cassidy