Program: Moving - Fit 'N' Free

What

Running, Walking

Diabetes Prevention Program through exercising.

Tribes Involved:
Tsimshian, Tlingit, Haida Nations, and other Native tribes residing in Metlakatla, Alaska.

Location:
Community
School and Community

Program Purpose:
Teaching children exercise along with proper nutrition is healthy living, which will include after school programs with parents. The children will also receive exercise instruction through the school PE program. Nutrition will be taught to Elementary aged children during November.

Program Key Features:
Diabetes Prevention

Most Excited About:
Family involvement

Program Partners:
Annette Island Service Unit - Medical Clinic-Kristi Clement, Health Educator

Program Age Groups:
Youth
Adult
Elder


Community:
Metlakatla Indian Community

Start Date: 11/2/05

Location

PO Box 7
Metlakatla, AK 99926
US