Nutrition
Supporting the community to prevent and manage chronic disease through education and awareness while strengthening and restoring traditional practices of healthy living.
Nutrition
Our nutrition education and counseling services are provided by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) and are available to clients of our agency. Services include individual, family, and group education through in person or telehealth appointments. Nutrition at the Gerald L. Ignace Indian Health Center, Inc. is culturally-based and celebrates traditional foods as a source of wellness. It is our belief that individualized lifestyle changes can lead to healthy nutrition habits that can last a lifetime.
Nutrition education/counseling topics include:
- Prenatal
- Infant Feeding Education and Support
- General Child & Family Wellness
- Chronic Disease Prevention (diabetes, heart disease)
- Diabetes Prevention/ Pre-Diabetes/ Type 1 and 2 Diabetes Management / Gestational Diabetes
- Cardiovascular Disease/ Hypertension/ Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol, high blood pressure)
- Weight Loss and Maintenance
- Gastrointestinal (GERD, IBS, Constipation)
- Vegetarian/Vegan
- Fostering a Healthy Relationship with Food/Eating
- Mindfulness
- Food Allergies/ Intolerances (lactose, gluten)
- Honoring Traditional Foods (health benefits, cooking tips)
Mino Ayaa-Being Well Cookbook (PDF)
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MCTS WisGo Clinic: Reduce Your Bus Fare
MCTS WisGo Clinic: Reduce Your Bus Fare
The Milwaukee County Transit System Reduced Fare Program offers riders age 65 and older, ages 6 to 11, or riders with a qualifying disability the opportunity to ride MCTS at […]
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Garden Club
Garden Club
Help the Native Garden Club Flourish All ages welcome. No experience needed. VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES: • Planting • Watering • Harvesting • General garden maintenance
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Anger Management Group Counseling
Anger Management Group Counseling
Anger Management: Discover Calm Within Chaos 9-week Group Counseling Program WHEN: Wednesdays, SEP 18 - Nov 13, 9:30AM - 11:00AM GOALS: • Transform anger • Reduce stress • Improve emotional […]
Timeless Blessings
Timeless Blessings
Join us for Timeless Blessings Elder Art Group! We will work on a variety of art projects with healing benefits for our Elders. Each week will be a new art […]
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Healing Arts Studio
Healing Arts Studio
This open art studio will be a space for adults to reflect, learn, and connect through expressive art activities and traditional crafts in an encouraging, supportive, and therapeutic group setting. […]
Menominee Language Classes
Menominee Language Classes
Join Katinee Shawanokasic-Chavez for an introduction to the Menominee language. These classes will be held in the 2nd floor Community Room.
Seven Generations Boy’s Drumming Group
Seven Generations Boy’s Drumming Group
Seven Generations Boys Drumming Group will learn about traditional drum teachings, protocol, and mentorship opportunities. Traditionally focused male drum group open to native boys, 8-15 years (16 & older are […]
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Survivors Unite
Survivors Unite
Circles of Strength is offering this event as a safe space to learn about domestic violence and connect with others in the community. We welcome people of all ages to […]
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Garden Club
Garden Club
Help the Native Garden Club Flourish All ages welcome. No experience needed. VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES: • Planting • Watering • Harvesting • General garden maintenance
3 events,
Anger Management Group Counseling
Anger Management Group Counseling
Anger Management: Discover Calm Within Chaos 9-week Group Counseling Program WHEN: Wednesdays, SEP 18 - Nov 13, 9:30AM - 11:00AM GOALS: • Transform anger • Reduce stress • Improve emotional […]
Timeless Blessings
Timeless Blessings
Join us for Timeless Blessings Elder Art Group! We will work on a variety of art projects with healing benefits for our Elders. Each week will be a new art […]
2 events,
Healing Arts Studio
Healing Arts Studio
This open art studio will be a space for adults to reflect, learn, and connect through expressive art activities and traditional crafts in an encouraging, supportive, and therapeutic group setting. […]
Menominee Language Classes
Menominee Language Classes
Join Katinee Shawanokasic-Chavez for an introduction to the Menominee language. These classes will be held in the 2nd floor Community Room.
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Garden Club
Garden Club
Help the Native Garden Club Flourish All ages welcome. No experience needed. VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES: • Planting • Watering • Harvesting • General garden maintenance
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Garden Club
Garden Club
Help the Native Garden Club Flourish All ages welcome. No experience needed. VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES: • Planting • Watering • Harvesting • General garden maintenance
3 events,
Anger Management Group Counseling
Anger Management Group Counseling
Anger Management: Discover Calm Within Chaos 9-week Group Counseling Program WHEN: Wednesdays, SEP 18 - Nov 13, 9:30AM - 11:00AM GOALS: • Transform anger • Reduce stress • Improve emotional […]
Timeless Blessings
Timeless Blessings
Join us for Timeless Blessings Elder Art Group! We will work on a variety of art projects with healing benefits for our Elders. Each week will be a new art […]
3 events,
Healing Arts Studio
Healing Arts Studio
This open art studio will be a space for adults to reflect, learn, and connect through expressive art activities and traditional crafts in an encouraging, supportive, and therapeutic group setting. […]
Menominee Language Classes
Menominee Language Classes
Join Katinee Shawanokasic-Chavez for an introduction to the Menominee language. These classes will be held in the 2nd floor Community Room.
Seven Generations Boy’s Drumming Group
Seven Generations Boy’s Drumming Group
Seven Generations Boys Drumming Group will learn about traditional drum teachings, protocol, and mentorship opportunities. Traditionally focused male drum group open to native boys, 8-15 years (16 & older are […]
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Garden Club
Garden Club
Help the Native Garden Club Flourish All ages welcome. No experience needed. VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES: • Planting • Watering • Harvesting • General garden maintenance
3 events,
Anger Management Group Counseling
Anger Management Group Counseling
Anger Management: Discover Calm Within Chaos 9-week Group Counseling Program WHEN: Wednesdays, SEP 18 - Nov 13, 9:30AM - 11:00AM GOALS: • Transform anger • Reduce stress • Improve emotional […]
Timeless Blessings
Timeless Blessings
Join us for Timeless Blessings Elder Art Group! We will work on a variety of art projects with healing benefits for our Elders. Each week will be a new art […]
2 events,
Healing Arts Studio
Healing Arts Studio
This open art studio will be a space for adults to reflect, learn, and connect through expressive art activities and traditional crafts in an encouraging, supportive, and therapeutic group setting. […]
Menominee Language Classes
Menominee Language Classes
Join Katinee Shawanokasic-Chavez for an introduction to the Menominee language. These classes will be held in the 2nd floor Community Room.
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Garden Club
Garden Club
Help the Native Garden Club Flourish All ages welcome. No experience needed. VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES: • Planting • Watering • Harvesting • General garden maintenance
3 events,
Anger Management Group Counseling
Anger Management Group Counseling
Anger Management: Discover Calm Within Chaos 9-week Group Counseling Program WHEN: Wednesdays, SEP 18 - Nov 13, 9:30AM - 11:00AM GOALS: • Transform anger • Reduce stress • Improve emotional […]
Timeless Blessings
Timeless Blessings
Join us for Timeless Blessings Elder Art Group! We will work on a variety of art projects with healing benefits for our Elders. Each week will be a new art […]
2 events,
Healing Arts Studio
Healing Arts Studio
This open art studio will be a space for adults to reflect, learn, and connect through expressive art activities and traditional crafts in an encouraging, supportive, and therapeutic group setting. […]
Menominee Language Classes
Menominee Language Classes
Join Katinee Shawanokasic-Chavez for an introduction to the Menominee language. These classes will be held in the 2nd floor Community Room.
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