Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California

The buyer seeks two Gardening Instructors to support their Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country (GHWIC) program. The instructors will provide one-on-one and group instruction on healthier diet options through gardening, emphasizing cultural and traditional practices. They will develop and implement community programs to increase exercise and improve diet, focusing on chronic disease prevention. The instructors will support Washoe Tribe Health Center patients, tribal members, and families in four Washoe communities with health and fitness goals.

• 3/14/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Provide one-on-one instruction on healthier diet options through gardening
• Educate on healthier lifestyles with culturally relevant practices
• Develop community programs to increase exercise and diet through gardening
• Lead group activities emphasizing cultural practices, healthier food options, and exercise
• Implement family-centered community activities respecting cultural practices
• Engage community members in traditional and contemporary wellness activities
• Offer culturally appropriate programs for preventing and managing chronic diseases
• Support WTHC patients and Washoe tribal members with health and fitness goals
• Assist in implementing traditional foods gatherings
• Conduct group exercises on ancestral lands