Lesson 10: Mapping Community Resources

Indigenous communities often navigate limited access to healthcare, food, and transportation. This lesson focuses on identifying, leveraging, and advocating for local resources to support diabetes care.

Activity: Create a visual resource map of diabetes support options in your community, including food sources, healthcare centers, transportation, and cultural supports.

Discussion Questions:

• What are the most significant challenges Indigenous communities face in accessing resources for diabetes management?
• How can community-based initiatives help overcome barriers to resource access for individuals with diabetes?
• What role do healthcare providers play in connecting individuals with the resources they need to manage diabetes?
• How can communities build and sustain networks of resources to support diabetes care?
• In what ways can resource mapping help improve access to diabetes care in Indigenous communities?