1. Wisdom Warriors: Living Wise, Living Strong Melody Coleman Northwest Regional Council colemmm@dshs.wa.gov

2. Why is this important? What is CDSMP? What is the program?

3. Indian lands were exchanged for treaty promises, most of which have not been upheld A Disparate Culture

4. Years of poverty, poor medical care and loss have left tribes in a vulnerable position

5. Cardiovascular Disease unheard of 40 years ago! Diabetes unheard of in 1900!

6. Chronic Disease Rates

7. What is Chronic Disease Self- Management? Dr. Kate Lorig, Founder of CDSMP

8. What Does CDSMP Do?

9. What is the Content? Camas (traditional food & medicine)

10. Self-Management Model Traditional ModelSelf-Management Model

11. Tools Used for CDSMP Hibulb Cultural Center (picture taken with permission)

12. Who Teaches?

13. Relaxing Nature Picture Outcomes Numerous changes, all positive! Appear to work for the long run…

14. Tribal people get their information from a number of sources— usually word of mouth.

15. First Steps Picture of tool kit… Next Steps: Develop a Calendar Newsletter Placemat Table Tens Find a Buddy!

16. Keeping the Ball Rolling Wisdom Warriors Living Wise, Living Strong.

17. New Beginnings

18. Honoring Tribal Sovereignty

19. Health Checks

20. Self Care

21. Exercise

22. Spiritual/Cultural

23. Intergenerational Activities

24. At the end of the year….

25. Questions? For additional information contact: Becky Bendixen or Melody Coleman Northwest Regional Council 600 Lakeway Drive, Suite 100 Bellingham, WA 98225 (360) 676-6749