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Health and Wellness

Based upon the philosophy that health, physical fitness, and spirituality is important in American Indian heritage, the mission of the Daya Tibi Wellness Centers is to provide an environment conducive to the promotion of the total health and well-being of the members of the Fort Peck Tribes and citizens of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. The centers are located in Poplar and Wolf Point and open to students, faculty, staff and community members. The centers disseminate health and wellness information on exercise and nutrition. In cooperation with the Fort Peck Tribal Health Diabetes Prevention Program, the centers also provide health education and exercise programs to local schools and community members on the Reservation.

Four identifiable target audiences within the American Indian population on Fort Peck Indian Reservation utilize the wellness center including (1) obese adults, (2) diabetics from all age groups (3) obese adolescents; and (4) healthy individuals pursuing healthy lifestyles. Three of these target groups are considered high risk populations. The fourth group consists of healthy individuals, with a family history of obesity, diabetes, and/or coronary disease, interested in pursuing and maintaining healthy lifestyles.

Students who attend Fort Peck Community College pay an activity fee that covers the cost of using the centers for that academic term. The community is welcome to use the centers by purchasing an individual or family membership. Activities and classes open to students and the communities include high and low impact aerobics, weight lifting, weight loss support groups, youth fitness, MMA Training, personal training, walking, jogging, yoga, health education, nutrition, expectant mother exercise programs, weight lifting, as well as food preparation and preservation classes.