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Diné College’s summer research enhancement program, now in its fourth year, sends students into their home communities for six weeks of diabetes-related data collection. The students begin the summer with three weeks of intensive study at the tribal college’s campus in Tsaile,
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15-2 “Reclaiming Native Health” Resource Guide
How do I know if I’m getting the correct information about diabetes? Where can I get specific information on diabetes for American Indians and Alaska Natives?
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Blessings and Laments: Danny Lopez prescribes ancient diet to overcome modern disease
A Tohono O’odham elder gently pursues a mission to restore health and wellness to his people. “We as grandparents have to teach our youth our values: being industrious, listening, respecting, knowing your relatives, being an early riser in order to get something done — the work ethic.”
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Leaders on the Path: Federal researcher learns from Lummi how to tackle diabetes
Dr. Bill Freeman left the Indian Health Service to work for a tribal college, transforming the teacher/pupil relationship.
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Summer Diabetes Programs a Healthy Hit
“I am buying less pop.” Is this an indicator that AIHEC and the tribal colleges might reverse the trends and decrease diabetes rates?
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United Tribes Addresses Type 2 Diabetes
Many people still don’t know the shocking statistics showing that American Indian people are four to eight times more likely to be diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes than non-Native people.
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Diné College Hosts Diabetes Research Students
Amid the tinkle of sheep bells and the smell of sage brush and juniper trees, 16 Native American students representing 7 tribal colleges and 11 different tribes came together last summer to participate in a unique Diabetes Research Enhancement Program at Diné College in Tsaile,
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Woodlands Wisdom: Tribal colleges take action to improve community health
In response to significantly higher rates of diabetes, tribal colleges collaborated on curriculum that provides scientific training while reclaiming American Indian pedagogy.
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Diné College Students Research Diabetes for Their People
For more than 25 years, Dine college has taken a lead role in researching Navajo health problems, utilizing students to help conduct research. The research agenda has been largely determined by the Navajo people themselves, and the results directly have benefited the community.
