The "Our Health is Sacred" program is sponsored by White Earth Nation-Tribal Public Health in partnership with many partners. This program was developed based on community and school needs, is taught in partnership with Anishinaabe culture teachers, and focuses on youth wellness as prevention and health promotion. Our teach team is a partnership between public health nurses and social workers with the aim of strengthening Native youth's understanding of topics to include:
The Our Health is Sacred Program draws on Indigenous wellness approaches and focuses on physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental health through a public health prevention lens. The program was first piloted at Naytahwaush Community Charter School in the fall of 2021 and has now expanded to additional White Earth Nation schools. Every session is interactive, and the following tribal public health prevention topics are taught:
- Personal health and wellness approaches
- Ways to strengthen a positive self-image and confidence
- Strengthening family and community connections, and
- Building on traditional cultural values.
The Our Health is Sacred Program draws on Indigenous wellness approaches and focuses on physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental health through a public health prevention lens. The program was first piloted at Naytahwaush Community Charter School in the fall of 2021 and has now expanded to additional White Earth Nation schools. Every session is interactive, and the following tribal public health prevention topics are taught:
- Our Culture is Prevention: Anishinaabe Values
- Our Amazing Brains: Positive Decision-making and Resilience
- Exploring Emotions, Positive Self Talk and Social Media Safety
- Healthy Eating & Indigenous Foods, Plants, and Teas
- Vaping is Not Our Tradition and Our Sacred Medicine Asemaa
- Respecting Ourselves and Keeping Our Bodies Healthy
- Our Sacred Animals and Community Safety
- Building My Vision for a Healthy Future
- Family Celebration and Program Feedback Session
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