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Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Supports Statewide Smokefree Workplaces eblast |
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Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Supports Statewide Smokefree Workplaces
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Anchorage, ALASKA--Tribal delegates passed a resolution to support Alaska smokefree workplaces at this October’s Annual Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) Convention. The resolution sends a clear message that it is essential to protect the health and well being of Alaska Native people and others from the dangers of secondhand smoke.
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“The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) rank smoke-free workplaces and tobacco taxes as the best way to protect people from secondhand smoke, reduce tobacco use and prevent youth initiation,” said Andrea Thomas, SEARHC’s (SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium) Tobacco Department Manager. “Smoke-free workplaces not only protect Alaska Native people’s health, they also help to reduce tobacco use overall, model healthy behavior, and support quit attempts.”
“This resolution solidifies tribal support for smokefree workplaces. Smokefree policies protect workers, help people quit and promote healthy lifestyles,” said
Lincoln Bean Sr., Delegate from the Organized Village of Kake, who is also Chairman of the Alaska Native Health Board (ANHB).
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To see photos from the convention regarding the smokefree workplaces resolution you can go to our event photos section by clicking on the adjacent photo.
Edy Rodewald SEARHC Tobacco Health Educator and Andrea Thomas SEARHC Tobacco Department Manager hold copies of the smokefree resolution and the tribal flyer.
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click above for a pdf copy of the resolution
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click above for a pdf copy of the press release
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click above for a pdf copy of the flyer
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