Author(s): Robyn Leonard, Cancer Care Ontario; Richard Steiner, Cancer Care Ontario; Nicole Carnochan, Cancer Care Ontario; Alicia Topp; Lisa Beedie, Cancer Care Ontario; Vidya Holder, Cancer Care Ontario; Kirk Nylen, ReachUp Ultimate
Summary
The Aboriginal Tobacco Program (ATP) provides smoking prevention and cessation workshops for First Nations, Inuit and Métis (FNIM) populations in Ontario by promoting Tobac- co-Wise messaging: knowing the difference between traditional and commercial tobacco. ReachUp Ultimate is a non-profit organization engaging FNIM youth in active living through the sport of Ultimate Frisbee. The ATP and ReachUp Ultimate, in partnership with schools and health service providers, provide one-day workshops to FNIM youth to provide Ultimate Frisbee training as well as interactive workshops on tobacco.
