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Lasting Indigenous Family Enrichment
(L.I.F.E)
Lasting Indigenous Family Enrichment (L.I.F.E.)
NACA’s Lasting Indigenous Family Enrichment (LIFE) Program is grant funded by the Center for Disease Control’s, Tribal Practices for Wellness in Indian Country (TPWIC) grant. This 3-year grant supports tribal practice activities and events, focuses on building resiliency and connection between community, family, and culture, while promoting healthy lifestyle to reduce chronic disease risk factors.
Program Strategies:
1. Intergenerational learning opportunities that support wellbeing and resilience.
2. Traditional and contemporary physical activities that strengthen wellbeing.
3. Seasonal cultural and traditional practices that support health and wellness
Program’s Intermediate Goal: Increase number of community members reporting stronger understanding of and engagement in healthy living practices.
Program’s Long Term Goal: Reduce morbidity and mortality due to diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer. Increase resilience to diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer through cultural practices and knowledge.
LIFE program blends cultural and contemporary practices to facilitate the following activities, to support healthier lifestyles, while reducing chronic disease risk factors:
News, recipes & more
Calendar of events & activities
Past Year 1 - LIFE Program Activities:
Past Year 2 - LIFE Program Activities:
Current Year 3 – LIFE Program Activities
These LIFE program activities provide interactive tribal activities which empower Indigenous culture, tribal connection, and strengthen the native person's sense of belonging.
Staff:
Carrie Dallas
Project Coordinator
Shonri Begay
Project Health Educator
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LOCATIONS
2717 N Steves Blvd., Suite 11
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 526.2968
outreach@nacainc.org
M-F | 8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm
1500 E Cedar Ave., Suite 26
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773.1245
fhwc@nacainc.org
M-F | 9am-6pm
1500 E Cedar Ave., Suite 52
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
(928) 773.1245 ext. 221
fhwc@nacainc.org
M-Th | 8am-8pm
F | 8am-6pm
SERVICES
Acute and Chronic Illness Care
Preventive Care
Chronic Disease Screening
Sports Physicals
CDL Physicals
Well Woman Exams
Well Child Exams
HIV & STD Screening
Vaccinations
Individual Counseling
Group Counseling
Couples Counseling
Talking Circle
Drug & Alcohol Abuse Prevention
Drug & Alcohol Abuse Counseling
Tobacco Use Prevention
Domestic Violence Sessions
Drug & Alcohol Education
Pathways Youth Program
Job Preparedness
Reach UR Life
Arizona Students Aiming for Prevention
Oak Creek Overlook Artisan Market
Lasting Indigenous Family Enrichment
Native Connections
Group Fitness Classes
Personal Training
Nutrition Resources
Diabetes Self-Management
Resolution Week
Spring Into Summer Hiking Series
Fall Into Fitness
Sacred Mountain Prayer Run
Personalized Nutrition Services
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SERVICES
Acute and Chronic Illness Care
Preventive Care
Chronic Disease Screening
Sports Physicals
CDL Physicals
Well Woman Exams
Well Child Exams
HIV & STD Screening
Vaccinations
Individual Counseling
Group Counseling
Couples Counseling
Talking Circle
Drug & Alcohol Abuse Prevention
Drug & Alcohol Abuse Counseling
Tobacco Use Prevention
Drug & Alcohol Education
Domestic Violence Sessions
Pathways Youth Program
Job Preparedness
Reach UR Life
Arizona Students Aiming for Prevention
Oak Creek Overlook Artisan Market
Lasting Indigenous Family Enrichment
Native Connections
Group Fitness Classes
Personal Training
Nutrition Resources
Diabetes Self-Management
Resolution Week
Spring Into Summer Hiking Series
Fall Into Fitness
Sacred Mountain Prayer Run
Personalized Nutrition Services