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Previous Projects

Nutrition/Public Health Resources

Healthy Food, Healthy Brain Rack Card Series

This healthy eating-focused message series includes practical advice and culturally relevant recipes for indigenous elders. It was part of the A Collaborative Approach to the Healthy Brain Initiative’s Road Map for Indian Country: Honoring Sovereignty, Culture, Diversity, and Tradition.

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Client: International Association for Indigenous Aging (IA2)

 

GoodHealthTV Vaccination PSA

Grandfather discusses the importance of positive practices such as routine check-ups, vaccinations, regular physical activity, and healthy eating with granddaughter. The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. – Area Agency on Aging, Region 8 (ITCA-AAA) would also like to thank healthcare workers, first responders, service providers and traditional healers.

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Client: Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. - Area Agency on Aging, Region 8

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FAQ: NSIP and Domestically Produced Food

This document is designed for State Units on Aging, Area Agencies on Aging, and Title III and VI service providers. It contains information about domestically produced foods, where to find them, the Older Americans Act requirements, and additional resources. 

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Collaborator with the Nutrition and Aging Resource Center

Publications

"Nourishing Native Elders"

by: Heidi Robertson and Nanette Taho

Generations Journal by American Society on Aging  - January 31, 2024

 

"Tackling the Complex Issue of Obesity Among Indigenous Elders"

by: Heidi Robertson and Nanette Taho

Generations Journal by American Society on Aging - March 5, 2024

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"Resurgence of Indigenous Food Traditions Helps Heal Bodies and Spirits"

by: Collette Adamsen, Victoria Wells Waabigekek, Michelle Short-Azure, Melissa Chlupach, Heidi Roberson and Kathryn L. Braun

Generations Now blog by American Society on Aging - March 20, 2024

Webinars

Heart Healthy Traditional Foods

February 8, 2023

Title VI Monthly Webinar

For the Administration for Community Living, Administration on Aging (ACL | AoA)

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Traditional Native Foods & Brain Health

July 21, 2023

American Indian & Alaska Native Resource Center for Brain Health Webinar Series For the International Association for Indigenous Aging (IA2)

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Food as medicine: Nourishing Native American and First Nations elders for holistic health

November 9, 2023

ICAA Webinar Series - Defeat Malnutrition Today

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