2015 First Nations Health Authority, Train-the-Trainer Programs
An exciting Food Skills for Families expansion initiative is underway in the north. The Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) is pleased to have the support of the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) to launch the Food Skills for Families Train-the-Trainer program closer to home in three Northern Region communities; Terrace, Fort St John and Prince George. Northern communities have identified food security and healthy eating as key goals for wellness through FNHA northern community engagement process.
"Was very great environment and the facilitators were awesome and on time. Very glad I took this program"
-Attendee Comments
The Food Skills for Families program is led by the Canadian Diabetes Association and delivered at partner agencies in communities throughout BC. This successful six-session program supports participants to gain confidence in the kitchen and to teach people how to make healthy meals, snacks and beverage choices. Programs are delivered to targeted, at risk populations (new immigrants, seniors, low-income families, Aboriginal and Punjabi). The aim of the program is to build healthier communities by:
· Connecting people in the kitchen
· Teaching fun hands-on cooking skills
· Making healthy eating easy, enjoyable and affordable
The first training session took place in Terrace during the week of June 22nd. With a full room of eager soon-to-be Community Facilitators, it was clear that everyone wanted to get the most out of the learning experience. One participant, at the end of training, expressed it like this: "Very inspiring! I look forward to teaching this back to our community. I definitely see a HEALTHY FUTURE!" The second training session is taking place today in Fort St John and the final session starts in Prince George on Sept 28th. Following completion of their training, CDA will support the organization and new facilitators to plan and run a Food Skills for Families program. We look forward to ongoing conversation on the impact and outcomes of this collaboration.
Support for these three training sessions is provided by the First Nations Health Authority.
The Food Skills for Families Program is an initiative of the Canadian Diabetes Association and is delivered in partnership with organizations throughout British Columbia.
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