Native American Resources
Fighting Diabetes With Ancestral Plant-Based Foods
Through ongoing partnerships with the Navajo Nation and many tribes across Indian Country, the Physicians Committee works with Native Americans to use their own ancestral plant-based foods to treat, reverse, and prevent diabetes.

We are developing our Native Food for Life curriculum for 2027. If you would like more information when we announce new classes and events, please complete the interest form below.
Navajo Nation: Reclaiming the Plate
Former Navajo Nation President, Jonathan Nez, is on a mission to heal his community by returning to traditional food and farming practices.
The Seeds Our Ancestors Planted
Native Healthy Can Be Tasty
What to eat? This fun, four-minute video was created with and for citizens of the Navajo Nation of all ages. Knowledge about food is powerful and can be used to prevent and heal diabetes.
Navajo Nation Public Service Announcements
These short PSAs were created with and for citizens of the Navajo Nation to show the best choices to eat and drink!