Watch episode 1 of our Child Youth & Diabetes Strategy Virtual Learning & Connecting series, which features a conversation with Demian Lawrenchuk, Fox Lake Cree Nation, and Executive Director of Food Matters Manitoba. Listen to Demian’s exploration of his work at Food Matters Manitoba; the connections and relationships among land, food, animals, and people; Swampy Cree teachings and harvesting life; and how conservation, food security, food sovereignty, and health intersect.
Explore upcoming episodes and watch previous recordings on our Virtual Learning and Connecting Series page.
About the Child & Youth Diabetes Strategy Virtual Learning Series
This year we launched a new quarterly virtual learning series on Type 2 Diabetes and Indigenous communities. We feature Indigenous voices and experts on topics related to Indigenous health and community, so that we can learn more about how this disease impacts us all, but especially in Indigenous communities. The goal of the series is to inform participants from various sectors about the relationships of Indigenous communities with health and wellbeing, as well as with chronic disease like diabetes. Meetings through this series will foster and encourage relationships between speakers, foundation and non-profit leaders, as well as researchers and policymakers who are looking at working with and better supporting Indigenous communities.