We provide nutrition services to individuals, groups, daycares (Headstart), schools, and community health staff to improve the nutritional status of our community members, comprised of six of Saskatoon Tribal Council’s First Nation member communities.
STC has two registered dietitians who oversee the Nutrition Services program. The program utilizes traditional and western health beliefs, values and practices to promote health for community members.
Services Available
Health Education
Individual counselling and support for prevention and management of chronic illness
Group education workshops
Health-risk assessment screening clinics
Community Kitchens
Cooking literacy and education
Food skills development
Food Security
Support for food security initiatives such as the Good Food Box, gardening, Meals on Wheels and CPNP coupons
Community Health Promotion
Health fairs and treaty days
Distribute current health information
Nutrition policy development and implementation
School and Daycare Nutrition
Support healthy school environments through a healthy meal and snack program and school nutrition policy,
Resource development,
Training for teachers, and
Nutrition education.
Eligibility
Nutrition counselling and education are available to community members of all ages at Kinistin, Mistawasis, Muskeg Lake, Muskoday, One Arrow and Yellow Quill. Limited programming is also available through Saskatoon Tribal Council affiliated programs within Saskatoon.
Contact
Community Nutrition Program 200 – 335 Packham Avenue, Saskatoon, SK S7N 4S1
Phone: 306-956-6100
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