L.I.F.E. Program

Lasting Indigenous Family Enrichment (L.I.F.E.) Program

NACA’s Lasting Indigenous Family Enrichment (L.I.F.E.) Program is grant funded by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Tribal Practices for Wellness in Indian Country (TPWIC) grant. This grant supports tribal practice activities and events focused on building resiliency and connection between community, family, and culture, while promoting a 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.

The L.I.F.E program blends cultural and contemporary practices to facilitate activities and support healthier lifestyles, while reducing chronic disease risk factors.