South Eastern Michigan Indians

05/29/2026

🚭 Protecting Our Youth: Parents Against Va**ng E-ci******es 🚭

Big To***co corporations target the next generation by packing flavored vapes and e-ci******es with high levels of ni****ne. This creates a fast track to addiction for our kids and teens.

We are proud to stand alongside Parents Against Va**ng E-ci******es, also known as PAVE, to help protect our children. Reclaiming youth wellness means starting the conversation early, knowing the signs of va**ng, and keeping our communities commercial to***co-free!

🔗 Get the Tools: Parents and guardians can visit the PAVe website to access free educational guides, conversation starters, and quitting resources:
👉 https://www.parentsagainstva**ng.org/

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05/29/2026

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🪶 Honoring Our Traditions: Keep To***co Sacred Day 🪶

To***co has a sacred place in our culture when used traditionally for prayer, ceremony, and medicine. But commercial to***co, packed with chemicals by corporations, is designed to cause addiction and disease.

Reclaiming our health means honoring the sacred and completely rejecting commercial to***co and vapes. Let's protect our bodies and our traditions together!

💻 Join the Virtual Gathering Live on Zoom:
The American Indian Cancer Foundation invites everyone to join this national circle on Sunday, May 31, from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM EST (11:00 AM – 11:30 AM CST). Tap the link below to join the conversation, share space, and learn more about traditional wellness:
👉 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82348820280

🔗 Read more about the movement: 👉 https://nativenewsonline.net/health/american-indian-cancer-foundation-invites-communities-to-observe-keep-to***co-sacred-day/

👥 Ready to take your health back? Connect with SEMII today for local commercial to***co cessation resources and a supportive community to help you quit.

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05/29/2026

🌱 Food Sovereignty is Diabetes Prevention 🌱

Our ancestors lived healthy, active lives by honoring our relationship with the land and eating traditional foods. Moving away from highly processed foods and reclaiming our ancestral food systems is a powerful act of health and sovereignty. Reclaiming our traditional diet doesn't just nourish our bodies, it naturally protects us from diabetes and keeps our community strong!

🔗 Explore the Resources: Tap the link below to dive into the CDC's materials on traditional foods in Native America. This resource covers key topics like why "Good Food is Power" and features an incredible collection of traditional food stories from across Indian Country:
👉 https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes-ndwp/traditional-foods/index.html

👥 SEMII is in your corner: Join our 12-Week Diabetes Program every Wednesday from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM for real tools, health advice, and community support on your wellness journey.

Read firsthand stories about reclaiming traditional foods across Indian Country.

05/29/2026

🚭 Protecting Our People, Honoring Our Traditions 🚭

Commercial to***co companies target our communities, but our culture is our ultimate strength. Rejecting corporate to***co and keeping our public spaces smoke-free protects our youth, our elders, and our future generations.

Let’s stand together to keep our air clean and our communities healthy!

🔗 Get the facts: Click below to explore resources and stories on reclaiming traditional wellness from the National Native Network:
👉 https://keepitsacred.itcmi.org/blog/

👥 Need support quitting commercial to***co? SEMII is here for you. Reach out to our team today for local resources and community support!

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05/29/2026

🤰 Navigating Gestational Diabetes with Confidence 🤰

Gestational diabetes affects about 1 in 10 pregnancies. While it requires extra care, it is highly manageable! Keeping your blood sugars balanced is a powerful way to protect both you and your baby.

🔗 Learn the facts: Tap the link below to read the full guide on symptoms, nutrition, and daily tips from the American Pregnancy Association:
👉 https://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancy/gestational-diabetes/

👥 SEMII is in your corner: Join our 12-Week Diabetes Program every Wednesday from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM for real tools, nutrition advice, and community support on your motherhood journey.

05/28/2026

📊 Know Your Risk in 60 Seconds 📊

Prediabetes often has no symptoms, but it affects 1 in 3 adults. Knowing where you stand is the first step to taking control of your long-term health.

Take this quick, 1-minute risk test from the CDC and Ad Council to find out your status. At SEMII, we are here to help you act on those results. Join our 12-Week Diabetes Program every Wednesday from 4:00 PM — 5:30 PM for real tools and community support!

Take the 1-minute prediabetes risk test, understand what causes prediabetes and what your risk factors for prediabetes are.

05/28/2026

🫀 Your Health is Your Future 🫀

Brian joined the military for a lifelong career, but a smoking-related heart attack at age 35 cut his dream short. Commercial to***co doesn't just damage lungs; it destroys hearts.

At SEMII, we want to help protect your future. If you are ready to quit commercial to***co, free support is available today:

📞 American Indian Commercial To***co Program: 1-855-5AI-QUIT
📞 Michigan To***co Quitlink: 1-800-QUIT-NOW

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05/28/2026

💊 Understanding Your Diabetes Management 💊

Managing blood sugar looks different for everyone. While one medication works for some, a combination is often needed to get the best results. Staying open-minded and talking closely with your doctor is key.

At SEMII, we want to help you navigate your health journey with confidence. Check out this guide from the American Diabetes Association for a clear breakdown of how different treatments work.

🗓️ Need extra community support? Join our 12-Week Diabetes Program every Wednesday from 4:00 PM — 5:30 PM at SEMII!

Explore diabetes medication management options, from insulin to oral medications, and learn how to choose the best treatments to effectively manage diabetes.

05/28/2026

🛑 Build Your Personal Quit Plan 🛑

Quitting smoking, dipping, or va**ng can be hard, but you don't have to do it alone. Creating a personalized quit plan makes it easier to stay on track, handle cravings, and commit to long-term health.

Check out this tool from Smokefree Veterans to build your plan, and look to SEMII for local encouragement and resources. We are proud to connect our community with free, culturally tailored coaching through the American Indian Commercial To***co Program at 1-855-5AI-QUIT to help you take back your health.

📞 American Indian Commercial To***co Program: 1-855-5AI-QUIT
📞 Michigan To***co Quitlink: 1-800-QUIT-NOW

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Make your personalized quit plan and get ready to quit to***co. Thinking ahead now can make things easier later.