History
In 1984, the SUGAR Group (Strategies for Undermining Glucose in Aboriginal Races) was formed to address diabetes among Aboriginal Peoples. The Assembly of First Nations and the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs declared 1995 the Year of First Nations and Diabetes. Out of the 3rd International Conference on Diabetes and Indigenous Peoples, held in 1995, consensus was reached to form the National Aboriginal Diabetes Association.
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Currently
NADA is a member of the Diabetes Council of Canada, and is representing its members at the national level.
NADA is involved in the development of the National Diabetes Strategy.
NADA is represented on the National Diabetes Surveillance System (NDSS).
NADA chairs the Aboriginal Diabetes Working Group of the NDSS.
NADA represents our members on the Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative Steering Committee.
NADA makes every effort to fulfill requests at the local level to support communities in their diabetes initiatives.