TITLE

Whirling Thunder Center Wins Award

PUB. DATE

December 2003

SOURCE

Tribal College Journal;Winter2003, Vol. 15 Issue 2, p50

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The Winnebago Tribe's Whirling Thunder Wellness Program has received a national award from the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development. The Winnebago Tribal Health Department in Nebraska has created an exemplary program that addresses both diabetes and substance abuse. Because the tribe administers it, it provides culturally appropriate prevention programs and encourages healthy lifestyles consistent with traditional practices. The local college, Little Priest Tribal College, provides training and certification for the Whirling Thunder staff through a partnership agreement.

ACCESSION #

11712203

Tags: DIABETES;  SUBSTANCE abuse;  EMPLOYEES -- Training of;  TRIBES

 

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