Wellness Course
The target audience of the wellness course is the statewide community of health educators, CHA/P, BHA, and community volunteers.
Participants receive training in public speaking, group facilitation, and nine community health lessons complete with hands-on health activities, and receive two credits from the University of Alaska.
Topics covered are; self-care, physical activity, fat and cholesterol, healthy weight, salt and blood pressure, tobacco cessation, breast health, cervical health, and colorectal health.
UPCOMING TRAININGS, 2011:
March 14-18, ANTHC, Anchorage
October 3-7, ANTHC, Anchorage
Digital Storytelling
Digital storytelling (DS) blends storytelling traditions with computer-based technology as a way for people to be able to tell their own story using free multimedia tools. Through the use of digital storytelling technology, people are empowered to share a meaningful, heart-felt message, and are moved from being passive recipients of health messages to actively creating a way to have their voice enter the conversation to make a difference in the story of wellness for the Native Peoples of Alaska.
DS combine narration, images, sound, video, and technology to create a short movie. Participants give voice to their passion and meaningful experiences as they exercise their power to write and create their own personal narrative. Through digital storytelling people are empowered to be the storyteller and the teacher.
Additionally, DS provides an opportunity for participants to acquire and demonstrate technology skills, using multimedia tools that are often free and accessible via the internet. DS gives participants access to develop their own media messages for health or wellness, which are relevant to their community.
UPCOMING TRAININGS, 2011:
February 7-11, Cancer focus, ANTHC, Anchorage
February 14-18, HIV/STD focus, RurAL CAP, Anchorage
March 1-4, Nutrition focus, ANTHC, Anchorage
October 11-14, Oral Health focus, ANTHC, Anchorage
December 6-8, Injury Prevention focus, ANTHC, Anchorage
Creating Community Circles for Change
Creating Community Circles for Change provides community engagement tools and support for people who are making a difference at the local level - building a healthy future for Native Communities.
Alaska Native Step Aerobics with Music by Medicine Dream
Getting into shape should be fun, and that is exactly what this video delivers! This easy-to-follow beginner step workout leads you through basic kicks, marches, and steps to help you get fit without getting bored. Medicine Dream's music keeps you inspired and motivated. The steppers are Alaska Native People who have discovered the power of movement and want to share the fun of being active. The exercises in this video require very little space and can be done just about anywhere! The video is $6.
