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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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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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 […]
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.
Film Screening
Film Screening
We are partnering with Electa Quinney Institute at UW-Milwaukee, UW-Milwaukee American Indian Student Center, & UWM Sociocultural, to present a film screening of "Murdered & Missing in Montana." This documentary […]
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2024 Honoring the Heartbeat PowWow
2024 Honoring the Heartbeat PowWow
Honoring the Heartbeat Mental Health & Wellness PowWow Honoring the Heartbeat is an event that focuses on the importance of mental health and wellness, culture as prevention, and reducing the […]
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Wrap the Capitol in Red
Wrap the Capitol in Red
We are offering rides to Madison for those who want to participate in the 3rd Annual "Wrap the Capital in Red" event on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, hosted by Maeqtekuahkihkiw Metaemohsak […]
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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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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 […]
4 events,
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 […]
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.
Teen Prevention Council
Teen Prevention Council
Teen Prevention Council will lead efforts towards prevention education and impact projects directed at providing support and addressing barriers found within their peer group and community. Location: 2nd floor Ignace […]
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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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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.