Summary Summary The overall goal of the Minto Village Healthy Indian Country Initiative was to promote and educate community members through cultural and traditional activities and provide information on concerning community issues such as alcohol/drug prevention, tobacco cessation, domestic violence, suicide prevention and restoring family values. Details Self-described Outcomes Outcomes described in the National Health Indian Board’s, “Healthy Indian Country Initiative Promising Prevention Practices Resource Guide,” https://www.nihb.org/docs/04072010/2398_NIHB%20HICI%20Book_web.pdf. “Although the target was to reach a total of 50 individuals, the project ultimately reached 46% of the entire Minto Village of the 190 residents of the village. “The Minto Village HICI project has worked to integrate the community and the systems that operate within the Tribal community. As a result of this project and collaboration with the Minto Village Public School System, the TCC cultural community center, YMCA/Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program, the Episcopal Church and the Center for Non-Violent Living, the project staff were able to complete the project activities and create sustainability within much of the services and support. For example, the Public School is continuing to offer the Breakfast Club, the Afterschool Program, and the Fitness Pro-gram” (pp. 41–42). Level of Adaptation Tribally created Focus Areas Child Family Risk Factors Exposure to conflict or violence (family or otherwise) Parental temperament Substance abuse Resilience/Protective Factors Access to health and social services Family cohesion Family functioning Parental resilience Problem-solving skills Relational skills Cultural/Resiliance Factors Community involvement/participation/contribution Cultural identity/sense of belonging to cultural group Cultural teachings Ethnic pride/self-esteem Family commitment, safe and healthy relationships Healthy lifestyles/activities Physical health/fitness Tribal Role Setting Target
