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In the U.S., Seva supports Native American communities in recovering traditional, healthy food sources that address health disparities like Type II diabetes. Here, our Native American Community Health (NACH) program shares the latest inspiring stories from the field: Northwest Arctic Borough, Alaska; Lake Andes, South Dakota; & Oakland, California.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Seva Foundation's First Annual Native American Health Fair

On June 2nd Seva Foundation held it's first annual Native American Health Fair in East Oakland. The purpose of this free event was to provide a culturally enriching experience to the Bay Area community while benefiting Native American communities in partnership with Seva Foundation. Our event reached a total of 154 community members, many of which identified as Native American (41%). 31% of participants were between the ages of zero and nine. 30 tribal affiliations were represented at the health fair. Activities included health screenings, a children's educational corner, Native fancy shawl and grass dance, Pit River Nation Native basket weaving, yoga, massage therapy, swimming and gardening. We were also very lucky to have opening Ohlone blessing by Luta Candelaria, music by Jeremy Goodfeather and All Nations Singers. Community organizations such as Intertribal Friendship House, American Indian Child Resource Center, Native American Health Center, People's Grocery, Alameda County Public Health Department and Rawality Project among others gave presentations on various health and well-being activities and initiatives. In addition many volunteers donated time and services to make "Healthy People, Healthy Cultures, Healthy Lands" possible.