On this page you will find various resources that relate to the digital heritage items in our database, current issues or events happening within our community, or themes in education. These resources are free for visitors to download, print, or share. Please understand that these are by no means exhaustive and that we do not have the capacity to cover everything in depth. If you have any information you’d like to contribute toward the development of a digital resource, please contact our team directly at library@settingsunproductions.org
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, Indigenous peoples in the United States are almost three times more likely than other adults to be diagnosed with diabetes. Prioritizing a healthy lifestyle grounded in cultural practices is one step that we can take to prevent diabetes and heart disease. Below are some resources on this topic.
North Sound Accountable Community of Health (ACH) has several resources for communities to access in their Resource Library. Try using keyword searches on specific topics to find the best information for you. One resource for those wanting to address Diabetes concerns is the Diabetes Prevention Toolkit
Other Sites with Information:
Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle (IDHC)
American Diabetes Association (ADA)
Videos in our Database:
James Ironheart and Sauk Suiattle’s ‘Big Walk’
Shedding Weight on the ‘Big Walk’
13 Moons First Foods & Resources
Related videos can be found by scrolling to the bottom of the landing page for 13 Moons