Baker Lake Diabetes Prevention and Nutrition Program

Year:
2024/2025
Region:
Nunavut
Type:
Finalist
Theme:
Education, Health & Wellbeing
Category:
AIP

The Baker Lake Diabetes Prevention and Nutrition Program aims to reduce Type 2 diabetes and related health conditions in Baker Lake by promoting healthy eating, early detection, and community empowerment through culturally relevant education and community activities. There is a rising number of diabetes cases in Baker Lake and across Nunavut, with limited local treatment options. This program addresses these gaps by promoting prevention through traditional Inuit practices, reducing the need for costly medical travel to southern locations.  

Nominator: Robert Aubé
Director, Nunavut Operations, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Team:
Joan Killulark (Team Leader), Will Baker, Roslynn Baird, James Das, Eitan Dehtiar, Allison Deer, Corrie MacLean, Peter Tapatai, Autumn Watson, Karen Yip