This information posts to the main posting page (blog) for the website called “In The News”. This information automatically posts to the Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa Facebook page (@MeskwakiNation). On Tuesday, February 23rd, The Meskwaki Warrior boys basketball team defeated the #1 seeded Grundy Center Spartans 64-54 in the District Final. For the first time ever, the Meskwaki Warriors are the new Class 1A District 10 District Champions! The Warriors advance to the Sub-State 5 Championship, which is this Saturday, February 27th against North Linn (24-0) at Jesup High School with tip-off starting at 7:00pm. There will be no online ticketing for this game, so all tickets will need to be purchased at the door. Go Warriors!!! The Tribal Council meeting scheduled to be held on Feb. 24th has been rescheduled to be held on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. Due to Covid-19 and safety precautions, this meeting will be held via Zoom. **Meetings dates/times are subject to change at the discretion of the Tribal Chairperson. For Immediate Release – 2/22/21 MESKWAKI DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM HOSTS ACADEMY OF NUTRITION PROGRAM WITH “PERSONALIZE YOUR PLATE” AND OTHER ACTIVITIES DURING MARCH’S NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH® 2021 Developing a healthful eating pattern is not a one-size-fits all endeavor. The key is tailoring your favorite foods to meet your individual nutrient needs. In March, the Academy focuses attention on healthful eating through National Nutrition Month® and the Meskwaki Diabetes Prevention Program is happy to participate. This year’s theme, Personalize Your Plate, promotes creating nutritious meals to meet individuals’ cultural and personal food preferences. “America is a cultural melting pot, so you can’t expect everyone’s food choices to look the same,” said registered dietitian nutritionist Su-Nui Escobar, a national spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in Miami, Fla. “Eating is meant to be a joyful experience. As supermarkets increasingly diversify their shelves to meet the needs of their customers, it’s becoming easier to create nutritious meals that align with a variety of cultural preferences.” During National Nutrition Month®, the Academy encourages everyone to make informed food choices and develop sound eating and physical activity habits they can follow all year long. “Variety is the spice of life and that’s how people should view their meals,” Escobar said. Spice up your menus with the foods and flavors you enjoy and add new flavors to spark excitement in your cooking. “Developing healthful eating habits does not require drastic lifestyle changes. A registered dietitian nutritionist can help you incorporate the foods you enjoy into your life.” At Meskwaki Health clinic Dietitian Jennifer Scales and the Wellness team will host some fun events to promote learning more about healthy eating including: Noon · Recommendations for daily intake and portions of protein · The importance of eating protein · Ways to include protein food in the diet Noon · Tips for staying physically active · Ways to incorporate physical activity into daily routine Noon · Review the MIND diet. · Provide resources that support brain health · Discuss ways to participate in brain simulating activities. · Appropriate cooking tools to prepare simple, semi-homemade recipes · Importance of following safe food preparation methods · Planning for grocery shopping and items to stock up on National Nutrition Month® was initiated in 1973 as National Nutrition Week, and it became a month-long observance in 1980 in response to growing interest in nutrition. As part of National Nutrition Month®, the Academy’s website will host resources to spread the message of good nutrition and the importance of an overall healthy lifestyle for all. Follow National Nutrition Month® on the Academy’s social media channels including Facebook and Twitter using #NationalNutritionMonth. Visit the Academy at www.eatright.org for more information. The next Tribal Council meeting has been scheduled to be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 beginning at 5:00 pm via Zoom. Due to Covid-19 and safety precautions, this meeting will be held via Zoom. *Meeting dates/times are subject to change at the discretion of the Tribal Chairperson. Tribal Operations including the Health Clinic, Pharmacy, and Tribal Center (including all remote workers) will be on a two hour delay for Tuesday, February 16th. Offices opening at 10 AM. Due to below zero temperatures and wind chill warnings, Tribal Operations including the Health Clinic, Pharmacy, and Tribal Center (including all remote workers) will be closed on Monday, February 15th. Please stay home and stay warm. Take & Make Cooking Demo with Jennifer is scheduled for February 24th at 2 PM. She’ll be making Easy Chicken Salad. Sign up by Feb. 15th to reserve your groceries and then stop by the clinic on the 23rd and pick them up between 1-4:30 PM. Call Jennifer at the Clinic for more info or to sign up! (641) 484-9421Category Archives: In The News
Debris Pile Open on 305th St
Attention:
The debris pile between the school and public works building is now open to community members to take/collect firewood for personal use or ceremonial/clan house use.
Meskwaki Natural Resources will be burning the Battleground Road debris pile today, 02/25/21.
Please maintain caution when working around the brush pile as heavy logs may shift while working.
**As a reminder, in accordance with Tribal Codes, Meskwaki timber cannot be sold.
Meskwaki Warrior Boys Basketball District Final VS Grundy Center Spartans
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MNR to Conduct Controlled Burn at Battleground Road Debris Pile
Meskwaki Natural Resources will be performing a controlled burn for a debris pile located on Battleground Road tomorrow, Thursday February 25.
This is weather permitting and will continue until the pile is burnt through. If you planned to gather fire wood from this location, all collections must be completed by the end of the day on Wednesday February 24th (today).
Reach out to Megan at (641) 484-3511 or by email at megan.dietrich@meskwaki-nsn.gov if you have any questions!
SettFit Challenge Hits Midway Point
GREAT JOB to each of you for completing the first half of our SettFit Challenge (ends this Sunday). For those who competed, we’ll be awarding each of you with a SettFit Challenge Tee Shirt and a copy of our SettFit Challenge Cookbook. We’ll also be raffling off FIVE $25 Amazon gift cards. One raffle entry for each “Special Activity” you participated in during the last six weeks. Make sure all your activities have been completed and your apps are synced!
We’ll go LIVE to draw the names of the winners of the gift cards on Thursday, March 4 at 1 PM on our SettFit Challenge Group’s Facebook page.
To “kick-off” the second half of the challenge, the team will be offering (if you wish to participate in) a weigh-in for body composition (Impedance Testing). We’re offering this to anyone wishing to track body fat, weight, muscle mass, etc. during the 2nd half of this challenge. You can stop in to the Health Clinic anytime on Monday, March 1st through Wednesday, March 3rd for the weigh-in. It’s worth 750 points. (Masks and social distancing required). We will then offer testing again at the end of the challenge so you can see before and after results!
Stop by the Health Clinic on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday (March 1 – 3) between 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM to weigh-in. If you are unavailable during this timeframe, contact Ashley or Jennifer to set up an alternate weigh-in time.
Even if you choose not to participate in the weigh-in, please stop by the clinic next week to pick up your tee shirt and cookbook!
The Happiness Challenge – SettFit Part 2 starts on Monday, March 1st. Being happy and healthy go hand-in-hand, and this challenge provides an opportunity to learn about the many benefits of happiness and different ways to channel it. In addition to the current weight loss and healthy body goals you’ve been building toward over the last six weeks, the Meskwaki SettFit team will be working in collaboration with Meskwaki Behavioral Health Services to bring you fun activities and even more information to help you be the best you possible!
During this 2nd part of the challenge, you will earn Wellable Points for tracking physical and nutritional activity AND by practicing different Happy Habits. Check your emails for weekly prizes, grand prizes info, and how to earn points as points have changed for the 2nd half of this challenge.
Those who didn’t participate in the 1st half of our challenge, can join in on the fun and learning opportunities being offered during the second half of the challenge. Just log into Wellable to get started!
Tribal Council Meeting Rescheduled to March 3, 2021
March is National Nutrition Month
March 3
Power Up with Protein
· Food sources of protein
March 10
Exercise Your Independence
· Benefits of physical activity
March 17
Brain Health
· Explain how aging affects the brain.
March 24 Noon
Cooking for 1 or 2
· Recommended intake and how to incorporate different food groups according to MyPlate
Tribal Council Meeting to be held Feb 24
Tribal Ops on Two Hour Delay 2/16
Tribal Ops Closed Monday
Cooking Demo Announced
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