Anishinabek Nation hosts its third annual Diabetes Conference – Anishinabek News
March 17, 2025
CHIPPEWAS OF RAMA FIRST NATION — The Anishinabek Nation welcomed over 100 participants including Anishinabek Nation member First Nations Diabetes workers, technicians, government representatives, and industry partners to the 3rd Annual Diabetes Conference held in Chippewas of Rama First Nation from March 5-6.
The two-day event was opened up by community Elder Stephanie Sandy with Thanksgiving, welcoming remarks from Anishinabek Nation Deputy Grand Council Chief Chris Plain, and recitation of the Ngo Dwe Waangizid Anishinaabe, the Anishinaabe Chi-Naaknigewin preamble, by Janine Knott, Anishinabek Nation Indigenous Health and Wellness Strategy Community Development Support Worker.
To start Day 1 of the conference, Marley Fisher from Munsee Delaware Nation, Registered Dietitian who serves as the Community Dietitian and Diabetes Educator for Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, spoke during the Community Spotlight: Chippewas of the Thames segment, exploring topics like nutrition counselling, nutrition education, and advocacy.
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