The Ginew/Golden Eagles Youth Program

Building Community Supports for Diabetes Care

The Minneapolis American Indian Center —Ginew / Golden Eagle Program in collaboration with the Native American Community Clinic received funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to plan, foster and expand community supports for diabetes care. Through sharing their wisdom and visions for a healthier future, the Diabetes Community Council leads this initiative. The council is made up of Elders, young adults and others who are passionate about a new awakening to empower our community to overcome diabetes. During our planning phase, we:

Shared challenges of living with diabetes
Explored current resources to encourage community collaborations
Created a testimonial video to raise awareness of diabetes
Developed the Full Circle Diabetes Program activities to support our loved ones living with diabetes and to prevent diabetes among our children

Full Circle Diabetes Program

Diabetes Education
Join us for our monthly Diabetes Breakfasts and Dinners.

Supportive Talking Circles.
"We need to help each other live".
Gain strength from the life stories of our people.

Physical Activities
Active steps towards a healthier future

Intergenerational Sharing Events
Celebrating the strength of our community

Medical Case Management
Advocacy at Native American Community Clinic.
Promotion of timely medical care and follow-up.
Support in goal-setting for exercise & nutrition

Advocacy for Resources
Assistance with diabetes supplies

Transportation to Activities
Rides available within South Minneapolis

The Diabetes Community Council invites you to our circle

Diabetes Community Council

The Diabetes Community Council continues to build supports for diabetes care by reaching out to our community, sharing the wisdom of their years of living with diabetes, and advocating for systemic change.

"By providing support, we will help others fight diabetes"

Supportive Outreach
Providing Encouragement & Connectedness
Referrals to Full Circle Diabetes Program

Community Sharing
Testimonial Video
School & Conference Presentations
Informational Booths

Advocacy
Creating broader support through policy and environmental recommendations
Collaborating with community agencies

Download the brochure in PDF

Contact Information

Full Circle Diabetes Program
Full Circle Diabetes Program Coordinator 612-879-1767
Native American Community Clinic Case Manager 612-872-8086 x 112
Native American Community Clinic Administrative Assistant 612-872-8086 x 113

Ginew/Golden Eagle Youth Program

Full Circle Diabetes Program

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