By Diabetes Canada

Canadian Diabetes Association 13th Annual Aboriginal Gathering

May 1, 2016 | 11:05 AM

The Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) is excited to host the 13^th Annual Aboriginal Gathering on Wed., May 11, 2016 at the Prince Albert Exhibition Centre. This unique event features original educational content geared towards the Aboriginal and Metis populations of this province who are living with diabetes.

“There are more than 97,000 people living with diabetes in Saskatchewan today. Adding the number of people living with prediabetes to that number, and that total climbs to 314,500,” says Brie Hnetka, regional director for Saskatchewan at the CDA. “There is no other conference like this in the province and we encourage the community to attend.”

This year’s event features guest speakers from a variety of First Nations and health professions, such as Dr. David Climenhaga, Dr. Nicole Lacey, Jan Cochrane, Kim Engel, Sara Langley, Linda Kessler, and Elder Sarah Ballantyne. Topics include: “Healthy Mouth, Happy Smile,” “A Healthy Vision,” “So What Is Diabetes Anyway?” “Nutrition…What’s It All About?” and “Healthy Cooking with Pulses.”

Events such as the Aboriginal Gathering are an important part of the diabetes education and support being provided to many northern, remote, and rural communities. Feedback from participants commend that it is an event focused on their community and their journey as an Aboriginal person living with diabetes. With help from many community partners, the CDA is pleased to be able to continue to offer this unique event.

For more information or to register, call Lauren Suchan at 306-933-1238, ext. 2853 or email lauren.suchan@diabetes.ca.

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About the Canadian Diabetes Association
The Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA) is the registered national charity that helps the 11 million Canadians with diabetes or prediabetes live healthy lives, and educates those at risk. In communities across Canada, the CDA:

• offers educational programs and support services;
• develops resources to health-care professionals on best practices to care for people with diabetes;
• advocates with those affected by diabetes to governments, schools and workplaces; and,
• funds research to improve treatments and find a cure.

For more information, visit diabetes.ca or call 1-800-BANTING (226-8464).