WINNEBAGO, Neb. — The Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System is taking part in National Nutrition Month with a public event focused on Indigenous food.
“Food is Medicine,” which is the name of the presentation, will include door prizes, a healthy meal and an educational component. The public event is set for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 6 at the Whirling Thunder Wellness Center Gym (205 Bluff St.) in Winnebago.
Garan Coons, who oversees the Winnebago Tribe’s public relations, speaking about some of the events that will take place during the tribe’s 157th Annual Homecoming Celebration that will take place July 27-30.
Manoj Patil, President of Little Priest Tribal College in Winnebago, Nebraska, talks about his participation in an Aspen Institute fellowship for leaders in higher education.
“Nutrition education is essential in the Winnebago community as a preventative health resource. This presentation will demonstrate how to make simple yet healthy Indigenous …