Native Youth Talking Circles for Childhood Obesity

Prevention in American Indian/Alaska Native Youth

Native Youth Talking Circles Report (PDF)

Project Description:

The NIHB facilitated a series of Youth Focus Groups/Talking Circles (YTC) comprised of AI/AN youth, ages 13 to 17, in approximately 5 regions of the country to provide a youth perspective towards the development of a successful childhood obesity prevention strategy. The YTCs will educate NIHB and other partner organizations on how resources and expertise can be used to impact childhood obesity.

• Changes in build environment of both rural and urban settings appropriate for youth.
• Changes in policy regarding nutrition in both schools and community stores appropriate for youth.
• Social networking targeted at generative youth discussion about healthy eating and active living.
• Potential partners in the media that appeal to youth and could be used in a nationwide campaign.

YTC Meetings:

Sioux Falls, SD at NIHB 27th Annual Consumer Conference
September 23, 2010

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan/Sault Ste. Marie Band of Chippewa Indians
September 29, 2010

Tucson, Arizona/Pascua Yaqui Tribe
August 8, 2011

Anchorage, Alaska at the 1st Annual Native Youth Track held during the NIHB 28th Annual Consumer Conference
September 25-27, 2011