A Basic Human Right
According to a report prepared for The Assembly of First Nations (2006) titled, "Protecting Our Gifts and Securing Our Future - First Nations Children and Obesity: A Growing Epidemic" - over half of First Nations children are either overweight (22.3%) or obese (36.2%).
I want to help reverse this epidemic. This idea came to me through first hand experience by changing my lifestyle from bad eating habits to clean eating and exercise. I have the knowledge to prove that what I do works and feel very strongly that the knowledge I have gained needs to be implemented across all First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities. I am planning on changing my blog into a website where my niche will focus on Aboriginal families. I also plan to get organizations involved by mass marketing myself to go in and speak to schools and communities about the health epidemic First Nations, Metis and Inuit people are facing as a Nation across the board - tell them my story and encourage and inspire them to change their eating and exercise habits. I have figured out a plan that will work for Aboriginal families. I know how to feed a family on a budget that is still healthy and nutritious through facing my own financial hurdles as a single mother and I know how to exercise at home so there is no need for a gym membership for families.
About You
About You
First Name
Julia
Last Name
Valencia
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Indigenous Wonder Woman
About You, Your Group, or Your Organization
Name
The Miss Fit Girl
Country
Canada, ON
Please confirm that this project could benefit First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples
Yes
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What categories best describe who your group or organization serves (check all that apply)
First Nations, Métis and Inuit people.
What best describes your group or organization
Other.
How long have you, your group, or your organization been operating?
Less than a year
Innovation
Name Your Entry
A Basic Human Right
Tell us the story of your idea or project
According to a report prepared for The Assembly of First Nations (2006) titled, "Protecting Our Gifts and Securing Our Future - First Nations Children and Obesity: A Growing Epidemic" - over half of First Nations children are either overweight (22.3%) or obese (36.2%).
I want to help reverse this epidemic. This idea came to me through first hand experience by changing my lifestyle from bad eating habits to clean eating and exercise. I have the knowledge to prove that what I do works and feel very strongly that the knowledge I have gained needs to be implemented across all First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities. I am planning on changing my blog into a website where my niche will focus on Aboriginal families. I also plan to get organizations involved by mass marketing myself to go in and speak to schools and communities about the health epidemic First Nations, Metis and Inuit people are facing as a Nation across the board - tell them my story and encourage and inspire them to change their eating and exercise habits. I have figured out a plan that will work for Aboriginal families. I know how to feed a family on a budget that is still healthy and nutritious through facing my own financial hurdles as a single mother and I know how to exercise at home so there is no need for a gym membership for families.
Define your idea / project in 1-2 short sentences
First Nations, Inuit and Metis children and their families will succeed in all aspects of their live if they are provided with knowledge and inspiration.
Select the stage that best applies to your solution
Start-Up (a project that is just getting started)
Social Impact
This Entry is about (Issues)
Please tell us about the social impact of your idea or proect
Unless something is done to prevent childhood obesity amongst First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, the future health of this population will suffer immensely potentially costing society an enormous amount of financial and material resources that could easily be controlled if these children were given the basic human right of healthy nutritious meals in school and at home. Having access to nutritious meals will increase their attention span, improve learning, decrease behavioural issues related to lack of nutrition and increase school participation and attendance. No other resource can benefit these children, whether it's a computer, access to sports activity or a truckload delivery of books, without access to nutritious food first.
Your Future Goal(s): Tell us what you hope to achieve with your idea or project in the next year
Every school that serves First Nations, Inuit and Metis children along with their families will gain knowledge/inspiration
In 5 years, what will be different as a result of your idea/project?
First Nations, Metis and Inuit children and their families will have significantly lowered their chances of becoming overweight and obese. They will have improved school marks as a result of consuming foods that will assist them in their ability to becoming successful adults. They will know and understand the meaning of healthy eating and the positive impacts healthy foods have on their overall well-being. Those diagnosed with health issues (ie. diabetes) will have learned to control their sugar levels because of the knowledge they and their families have gained from learning about the nutritional benefits of clean eating and exercise.
Sustainability
Tell us about the people/ partnerships that are already involved and why they are important to your idea or project.
At this time, this is a single handed mission, but there are potential people and partnerships who can play an important role in supporting this idea.
If there are other people/partners that you will reach out to tell us who they are and why they will be important to your idea or project.
Aboriginal Chef David Wolfman who has begun touring across Canada providing workshops to adults about healthy foods and how to prepare healthy meals. Children are no exception to this mission.
Describe the kinds of support you receive (other than money) or will need to support your idea or project (e.g.: donated, space, equipment and volunteers)
Because this idea is in the beginning stages, a website will be developed where any First Nation, Metis or Inuit family will be able to gain full access to what I do and how I do it. This will include daily breakfast ideas, workout videos they can do in the home, information pertaining to health issues being faced and a contact page that will give them and their communities the option to have me come and speak to them about the obesity epidemic, my story and how they can change their lives too.
Do you currently have funding for your idea or project?
No (skip next two questions)
 | 17 weeks agoJulia Valencia said: Hi Elisha. I would like to create a website tailored with healthy meal ideas and exercise videos so that any First Nation, Inuit or ... about this Competition Entry. - read more > |
| 17 weeks agoJulia Valencia updated this Competition Entry. |
| 23 weeks agoElisha Muskat said: Hi -- I think you are addressing an issue in need of much attention. I'm wondering if you could talk more about how you would like to do ... about this Competition Entry. - read more > |
| 24 weeks agoJulia Valencia updated this Competition Entry. |
| 28 weeks agoJulia Valencia updated this Competition Entry. |
| 28 weeks agoJulia Valencia updated this Competition Entry. |
| 28 weeks agoJulia Valencia updated this Competition Entry. |
| 28 weeks agoJulia Valencia submitted this idea. |
