Let's Get 1 Million Indigenous People Moving!

Aerobics, Running, Walking, General Exercise

The program does various physical activities such as community walks, group exercise, & PAK activities 8 communities on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation throughout the year to educate & promote diabetes prevention & care.

Tribes Involved:
Standing Rock Communities, workplace, schools, tribal health programs

Location:
Community
Fitness Center, Community centers, schools, community walking paths, homes, & basically where ever space is available :)

Program Purpose:
The program does various physical & nutrition activities in 8 communities on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation throughout the year to educate & promote diabetes prevention & care.

Program Key Features:
To educate on overall healthy lifestyle choices to prevent or care for diabetes and other preventable diseases such as high blood pressure.

Most Excited About:
The program focuses on fitness, nutrition, and outreach activities, screenings, & home visits.

Program Partners:
IHS Fort Yates & McLaughlin, Local Tribal Health Programs, Custer Health, & other tribal programs

Program Age Groups:
Youth
Adult
Elder


Community:
Standing Rock has 8 districts (communities) which run into both ND & SD: Fort Yates, ND; Cannon Ball/Solen, ND; Porcupine/Selfridge, ND; McLaughlin, SD; Kenel, SD; Little Eagle, SD; Bullhead, SD; & Wakpala, SD

Start Date: 6/1/99

PO Box D
Fort Yates, ND 58538
US