Type II Diabetes; a serious health challenge
| Type II diabetes is
one of the most serious health challenges facing the Aboriginal
population today. Canada's Aboriginal people suffer from diabetes
at alarming rates - up to 5 times the rate of the general population
for type II. Another shocking fact is that more and more Aboriginal
youth are now being diagnosed with type II diabetes. Diabetes
is preventable and we can stop this epidemic form affecting
future generations. For example, by making wise choices about
what we eat and how often we exercise we can prevent this disease.Given
the pressing need to address and defeat diabetes among Aboriginal
people, and especially among Aboriginal youth, we recently hosted
Healthy Lifestyle School Fairs at two local elementary schools
in Hamilton and Brantford. The purpose of offering school health
fairs was to provide education and awareness about Type II diabetes
and to promote our up-coming March Break Outdoor Adventure Camp
for Aboriginal Youth. Highlights of fairs included: |
· Healthy Lifestyle
Displays
· Diabetes Education & Awareness Booths·
Healthy Snacks & Recipes
· Whistle Chant Drum Group· Physical Activity
Display & Free Giveaways· Oral Health Education
· Information Scavenger Hunt
· Tobacco Reduction Display & Materials
· Free Prizes
· March Break Outdoor Adventure Camp
· Presentation & Display
We
would like to thank the following participants and supporters
for making our Healthy Lifestyle Fairs a huge success: principals,
staff and students of Queen Mary School in Hamilton and Joseph
Brant School in Brantford; Brant County Health Unit; Hamilton-Wentworth
Social & Public Health Services; the Canadian Diabetes
Association; the Southern Ontario Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative;
and John Homer (Whistle Chant Drum Group). We look forward
to hosting a Healthy Lifestyle Fair at your school soon!
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Health Promotion & Education Program
Team
Cindy Mutch - Health Promotion & Education Program
Coordinator
Vanessa Ambtman - Health Promotion & Education
Program Assistant
Karen Knott - Health Promotion & Education Program
Assistant
Valerie O'Brien - Special Projects Coordinator
Judi MacLeod - RN(EC)/Community Wellness Outreach
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CROWD PLEASING VEGETARIAN CHILI
| 1 tbsp |
Vegetable oil |
15 mL |
| 1 |
Onion, chopped |
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| 1 |
Red bell pepper, chopped |
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| 2 |
Cloves garlic, minced |
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| 1 |
Stalk celery, chopped |
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| 1 - 2 tbsp |
Chili powder |
15 - 25 mL |
| 2 tsp |
Ground cumin |
10 mL |
| 1 |
Can (28 oz [796 mL] ) tomatoes |
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| 1 |
Can (14 oz [398 mL]) black or red kidney
beaus, rinsed and drained |
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| 1 |
Can (12 oz [355 mL]) corn kernels, drained
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| 1 Cup |
Bran cereal 250 mL |
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| 3 Cups |
Brown rice 750 mL |
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| ½ cup |
Grated cheddar cheese 125 mL |
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1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high
heat. Add onion, red pepper, garlic and celery; cook until
vegetables are tender. Stir in child powder and cumin; cook
for 1 minute.
2. Add tomatoes, breaking up with spoon. Stir
in beans, corn and cereal; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover
and simmer for 5 minutes.
Serve over rice, sprinkle with cheese.
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Aboriginal Diabetes
Healing Circle
Pine Tree Native Centre of Brant
25 King Street, Brantford
Alternating Tuesday(10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon)
Help prevent diabetes and its complications by
reducing your risk!
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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS - 2002
April
9, 2002
Traditional Healing
Wendy Hill, Traditional Healer |
May 21, 2002
First Nations & Inuit Health Benefits - It's your
Right!
Tara Williams, Advocacy Program, Aboriginal Health Centre |
April 23, 2002
Learning the Value of Corn in Our Diet & Making Corn
Husk Dolls
Mona Staats, Traditional Teacher |
June 4, 2002 - Last
Day (Summer Break)
"Do Fries Go With That Shake?"
Fast Food Facts - Healthy Selections vs Red Flag Items
Cindy Mutch, Health Promotion & Education Program,
Aboriginal Health Centre |
May 7, 2002
Wild Life Nature Trail & Teachings1:30 - 3:30 at Mona
Staats
167 Chiefswood Rd., Ohsweken |
For more information please contact: |
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Life Long Care Program, Pine Tree
Native Centre of Brant, (519) 752-5132
Cindy Mutch, Health Promotion &
Education Program,Aboriginal Health Centre (519) 752-4340
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