The purpose of this research project is to identify promising and effective interventions in which local traditional practices can be blended into Western mainstream diabetes/obesity prevention, treatment and self-management services across the generations. To explore relationships between gender, wellness and cultural traditions of land-based activities and ceremony related to harvesting with Indigenous peoples, specifically youth living in Urban centers. To examine in partnerships with Friendship centers, Metis partners and community advisory teams, how multidisciplinary telediabetis and obesity impact health care access and outcomes for Urban Indigenous older adults and caregivers.
The Methods to be used and agreed by the research and the community are as follows: Environmental scan, talking circles, community forums, surveys, community programs, personal journals, participant health report.