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How to stay physically active
Focusing on healthy habits like physical activity helps us build a strong Cree Nation.
Did you know?
By making physical activity fun and something we enjoy, we are more likely to do it consistently.
There are many ways to stay active and enjoy the outdoors all year long in Eeyou Istchee
Walking is a Cree tradition
- Choose to walk instead of drive on a nice day
- Walk to visit your friends or family
- Go for a walk or run
Work and play outside
- Cut wood
- Shovel snow
- Play with your kids outside
Enjoy the land
- Gather traditional medicine
- Pick blueberries or forage mushrooms
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Being active is part of healthy living. It has many benefits for our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
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PPRO Physical Activity
Regional Public Health Department
Updated
December 15, 2021
