Senior Nutrition Program
Our Mission:
Nourishing the Pipa Aha Macav Elders with traditional wisdom and culturally-relevant meals, promoting healthy bodies and vibrant spirits through generations.
Nourishing: Providing essential physical sustenance with quality meals delivered with care.
Traditional wisdom: Integrating tribal heritage and culinary traditions into the program.
Culturally-relevant meals: Respecting dietary preferences and incorporating familiar ingredients.
Healthy bodies: Supporting optimal physical well-being through nutritious food.
Vibrant spirits: Fostering social connection, dignity, and joy among elders.
Through generations: Passing down knowledge and traditions related to food and health.
Our Vision:
A future where every Pipa Aha Macav elder thrives with dignity, nourished by healthy food, strong community ties, and the vibrant spirit of our ancestors.
Dignity: Ensuring a secure and fulfilling life for every elder.
Healthy food: Promoting access to nutritious and culturally appropriate meals for all.
Strong community ties: Building robust networks of support and connection among elders.
Vibrant spirit: Celebrating the wisdom, resilience, and joy of the Tribe's elders.
Ancestors: Honoring the legacy of past generations and passing down traditions.
Objectives:
Develop and implement sustainable agricultural practices that improve soil health, water quality, and biodiversity. This could involve using cover crops, reducing tillage, and rotating crops.
Protect and restore natural resources, such as riparian areas, wetlands, and wildlife habitat. This could involve planting native trees and shrubs, removing invasive species, and managing grazing.
Promote economic development and self-sufficiency through agriculture and related businesses. This could involve developing new markets for tribal products, providing technical assistance to farmers, and investing in agricultural infrastructure.
Educate the community about the importance of sustainable agriculture and natural resource management. This could involve developing educational programs for schools and youth groups, hosting public events, and creating outreach materials.
Strengthen partnerships with outside agencies to support the department's mission. This could involve collaborating on research and development projects, sharing resources, and advocating for policies that support sustainable agriculture and natural resource management.
