Winter Wellness Tips
Wellness
- Aim for 7–9 hours of sleep to support immune function.
- Try warm herbal teas or hot water with ginger/lemon to stay hydrated.
- Incorporate nuts, seeds, fatty fish (e.g., salmon), leafy greens, garlic, ginger, and citrus into meals as immune helpers.
- Keep active—even light movement like a 20–30 min walk or yoga supports both body and mind.
New Year Goal Setting for Wellness
Step into 2026 with intentional, achievable wellness goals.
- Reflect on "why", then break big goals into smaller, actionable steps—like 2 weekly strength sessions or a 5K walk-plan.
- Avoid vague resolutions (“get healthy”)—be specific (“drink 8 cups of water/day” or “strength-train twice weekly”)
- Practice self-compassion—set flexible, positive goals and adjust them as needed
Tribal Wellness Services:
Diabetes Prevention & Management
In an effort to combat the growing epidemic of diabetes in American Indian and Alaska Native communities, the Samish Indian Nation Diabetes Program provides a variety of services to help delay or prevent a diabetes diagnosis while also reducing the risk of complications. These services are designed to educate tribal citizens on the risk factors of diabetes while encouraging prevention and management, physical fitness, nutrition, foot care, and vision care.
Eligibility Requirements:
You must be an enrolled Samish tribal citizen.
You must reside in our 12-County Service Area (Clallam, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Mason, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, Thurston, or Whatcom County)
Diabetes Application Packet
Note: Physical signature is required on HIPAA form. Return completed forms by:
Mail:
Samish Indian Nation
PO BOX 217
Anacortes, WA 98221
ATTN: Olivia Duvall
Or scan completed form to diabetes@samishtribe.nsn.us.
If you would like us to send you an application with paid return postage, please reach out to diabetes@samishtribe.nsn.us.
Services We Currently Offer:
Monthly Diabetes Educational Information:
Informational flyers regarding how you can prevent and manage your diabetes will be posted each month.
Diabetes Care Incentive Program:
This initiative is designed to support and encourage citizens in managing their diabetes and health while recognizing their dedication to wellness. Eligible participants may receive incentives per completed activity. Qualifying activities include:
- Eye Exam (once per year)
- Dental Cleaning / Exam (twice per year)
- Foot Exam (once per year)
- A1C Test (twice per year)
To utilize this program, you must be enrolled in the diabetes program.
To receive the incentive, you can submit this form:
Diabetes Care Incentive Program Verification Form or provide other proof of appointment such as a visit summary or EOB.
Email forms to
diabetes@samishtribe.nsn.us.
Open to All Samish Citizens in Our Service Area:
Samish Fitness Challenges: Now Open to ALL Citizens in Washington State!
2026 Fitness Challenge Schedule
Winter Warm-Up: January 5th, 2026 - March 1, 2026
Registration: Registration - Winter 2026 DUE JANUARY 3RD 2026
Activity Log Packet w/ Labeled Weeks: Winter Activity Logs Packet 2026
Click Here to Submit Digitally: Digital Activity Log Submission
Spring Into Action: April 6th, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Registration: Registration - Spring 2026 DUE APRIL 3, 2026
Activity Log Packet w/ Labeled Weeks: Spring Activity Logs Packet 2026
Click Here to Submit Digitally: Digital Activity Log Submission
Send Registrations & Activity Logs to: wellness@samishtribe.nsn.us.
By Mail:
Samish Indian Nation
PO BOX 217
Anacortes, WA 98221
ATTN: Olivia Duvall
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at wellness@samishtribe.nsn.us.
SKAGIT COUNTY RESIDENTS:
Farm to Table Program: NO INCOME LIMIT
We will be introducing a bi-weekly food box pick up at our cannery campus in the atrium. This partnership with the Puget Sound Food Hub Farmers' Cooperative will bring fresh food from our local farmers around the Puget Sound.
Sign-ups for this service is required: Farm to Table Sign Up Sheet