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STRATEGIC ALLIANCE
221 Oak Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Tel: 510.444.7738
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Policy Detail
Policy Title
Cherokee Nation Resolution
Policy Number
15-08
Measure Type
Resolution
Issue Area
nutrition and physical activity
Date Enacted
04/09/2008
Jurisdiction
Special District
Jurisdiction Description
Tribal Government
State
School District
(none)
Legislative Entity
Governing Board
Sponsor
Synopsis
Supports a memorandum of understanding between the Cherokee Nation and the Eastern Band of Cherokees to promote strategies for healthy and active communities the policy and environmental practices.
Brief Description
Formalizes a policy and organizational practice change approach to improving healthy eating and active living in tribal communities
Supports the increased collaboration between two Cherokee tribes: Cherokee Nation and the Eastern Band of Cherokees
Articulates the purpose of collaboration is to share and exchange expertise and best practices and to develop and implement strategies that support healthy eating and physical activity
Supports collaboration on issues including:
Communities that support physical activity as part of every day life
Communities that support available and affordable healthy food
Schools and child care sites that promote only healthy food and physical activity before during and after school hours
Workplaces, health care organizations, and governments institutions supporting healthy food and physical activity
Recognizes that the above activities will serve to benefit tribe members and demonstrate to the federal government that the tribal government is a good steward of federal resources.
Health Implications
Tribal governments play a key role in influencing eating and activity behaviors. Getting tribal leaders to formally commit to improving food and physical activity environments can help to ensure that the environments where people live, work, and play are conducive to healthful eating and activity. Additionally, when tribal government and other government entities demonstrate leadership for creating policy and organizational practice changes, it can encourage other community institutions, organizations, and businesses to follow suit. Proper nutrition and physical activity are linked to a reduced risk of numerous chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
Policy Profile
Actual Policy Language
cherokeenation.pdf
Appropriations
No
Funds Allocated
Funding Period Start
Funding Period End
Primary Contact Name
J.T. Petherick
Primary Contact Title
Health Legislation Officer
Primary Contact Organization
Cherokee Nation
Primary Contact Phone
918-822-2419-
Primary Contact Email
KeyWords / Policy Target
Walkability, Restrictions on Unhealthy Food, Physical Education, Access to Fresh Food
ENACT Environment
Child Care
School
Community
Workplace
Healthcare
Government
Notes
Policy Status
Adopted
Date Last Updated
08/12/2008
