Let's Get 1 Million Indigenous People Moving!

Chair Exercise, Nutrition Education, Health Education, General Exercise, Other Sports

A twelve week program, divided into three segments. Impelmenting 30 min of physical movement four times a week. NVCI pedometers were given to all participants. Goals were to record steps on daily basis and then add on steps gradually by parking further from shoppin venues, workplace. Mid-assessment pink water bottles were given to particpants implementing the importance of drinking water. The color pink signifies cancer awareness.

Tribes Involved:
Navajo, Paiute, Santa Domingo Pueblo, Samoan

Location:
Workplace
Lunches, breaks.

Program Purpose:
The purpose of this program is to provide information in support of pariticpants to attain a Healthier Lifestyle.

Program Key Features:
Dena has created a 12 week program, broken into three segments. In the segments there will be a pre-assessment, mid-assessment and post-assessmentto include: creative physical activity, nutrition information and cancer education.

Most Excited About:
Sharing resources to become a Healthier Native Community.

Program Partners:
Nevada Cancer Institute, Nike, Las Vegas Indian Center

Program Age Groups:
Adult


Community:
Las Vegas Urban Indian Population.

Start Date: 5/12/08

2300 W. Bonanza Rd.
Las Vegas , NV 89106
US