West Region Treaty 2 & 4

What is Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative?

The Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative (ADI) program delivers a range of primary prevention, screening and treatment programs.

 

Overall goal of ADI:

To prevent and delay diabetes and its complications in First Nation individuals, families and communities, through healthy eating, physical activity and healthy lifestyles.

 

ADI objectives:

• Increase awareness of diabetes, including risk factors and complications; as well as ways to prevent diabetes.

• Support activities targeted at healthy eating and food security.

• Increase physical activity as a healthy living practice.

• Increase the early detection and screening for complications of diabetes in First Nations communities.

• Increase learning capacity to prevent and manage diabetes.

 

The First Nation communities of West Region Treaty  2 and 4 are encouraged to develop approaches aimed at increasing community wellness and ultimately reducing the burden of type 2 diabetes.

Community activities funded through ADI vary from one community to another.

 

Many programs include:

• walking programs & challenges,

• weight-loss clubs,

• diabetes workshops,

• fitness classes,

• cooking classes,

• kids-in-the-kitchen programs,

• community gardens, &

• healthy school food policies.

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The ADI program also supports traditional activities:

• traditional food harvesting, & preparation,

• canoeing,

• drumming,

• dancing & traditional games.