Representative, Shasta Cano-Martin Executive Director of the Lummi - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Representative, Shasta Cano-Martin Executive Director of the Lummi CEDAR Project

 Community Health  501 C 3 non-profit organization  Elders & Education  In existence since the  Drug Free early 1990s  Alcohol Free  Promoting health  Respect for self & using teachings and others values of the Lummi community

Uniting the wisdom of the elders with the dreams of the youth

Safe Streets

2008 WA State Dept of Health-Physical Activity & Nutrition • Safe Streets Kick-Off @ Lummi Nation School K-12 • DOT Safety video • Discussions about policy with partners: Police Dept., Fire Dept., Lummi Fitness Center, Planning Dept., Lummi CEDAR Project, Preventative Health, Environmental Safety Officer, Community Members, Whatcom Council of Governments-EverybodyBike, etc. • Animal Control: Spay, Neuter, and vaccinations • Bike Rodeos or Bicycle education • Bike Helmets for K-12

REFLECT TO PROTECT KICK-OFF

Safety Kits: Reflect to Protect • Reflective Arm Bands • Whistles • Flashlights • Bicycle and Walking brochure guides • Reflective ink sweatshirts

ISSUES ADDRESSED  Animal Control Issues  Built Environment: Sidewalks, round-a- bouts, electronic readers, walk ways/pathways.  Walk-ability Audit  Weekly Safe Street walks

Public Policy Award

Outcomes • Bike /pedestrian plan • Community Education • Information sharing and relationship building • Ferry negotiation • Safety Items: Reflective stickers, sweatshirts, and kits.