One Million Indigenous People Needed to Get Moving!

by Native News Network Staff in Native Health. Discussion »

KENSHENA, WISCONSIN - The First Lady’s “Let’s Move! In Indian Country” event is slated for to launch on the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Reservation on Wednesday, May 25th.

Launch on the Menominee Indian Tribe Reservation

To get one million indigenous people from across America is this year’s goal.

American Indian tribes and organizations are being asked to plan and organize any type of physical activity even between May 25 and June 22 in their community.

Let’s Move! was launched by First Lady Michelle Obama. Let’s Move! is committed to reduce the problem obesity within a generation that children born today will grow up healthier.

Just Move It partners are asked to participate. Just Move It is a national campaign to promote physical activity for American Indians and Alaskan Natives. Just Move It is a Healthy Native Communities Initiative that works in collaboration with the Native Indian Health Board and the National Congress of American Indians.

For More Information, go to Just Move It »

posted May 18, 2011 11:17 am et