Grant-Funded Programs &
Special Projects

Administration for Native Americans (ANA) ANT Project

NWI was just awarded with a two-year ANA-funded ANT Project which begins in October 2008 and will conclude in September 2010. The ANT (All Native Training) Project follows the traditional story of ANT Woman who brought light to the people. In that respect, the ANT project will provide culturally relevant, wellness-focused training and skill-building along with curriculum development in the following areas: Adult Leadership, Youth Leadership, Staff Development and Life Skills. Further, NWI will work with five tribes and their representatives to participate in the curriculum development process by working with the NWI team.

For more information on this project contact Jillene Joseph, Executive Director, at 503-666-7669 or email her at jillene@nativewellness.com

Watch for project updates on our website!

Administration for Native Americans (ANA)
Healthy Marriage Initiative (HMI) Grant

In 2005, NWI was awarded a three-year ANA grant to develop a healthy relationship curriculum based in Native culture. The curriculum, Leading the Next Generations, is based on the healthy relationship work of Pam and Gordon James including their book “ComingTogether in a Good Way.”

The purpose of the curriculum is to engage traditional Native teachings to address the challenges that have led to the deterioration of the Native family system and provide a much-needed resource for tribes and Native organizations nationally to more effectively promote healthier relationships, healthier marriages and healthier families within Native communities.
The Leading the Next Generation curriculum is now available to tribal communities and organizations nationally. The grant has recently ended; however, NWI will continue to provide training-of-trainers to certify instructors to teach this curriculum in your community or for your organization.

For more information on this project contact Jillene Joseph, Executive Director, at 503-666-7669 or email her at jillene@nativewellness.com

State of Oregon Department of Education
“TRENS” Project
Teaching Risk-reduction Education to Native
School-age Youth

NWI was awarded a one-year grant from the Oregon Department of Education to work with Oregon tribal youth both reservation and urban-based to provide training to peer educators. The purpose of the project is to provide HIV/STD and teen pregnancy prevention training to high school aged youth who will then provide community education to their peers. This project has ended, however, NWI is available to provide similar training to your program.
For more information contact: Jillene Joseph 503-666-7669 jillene@nativewellness.com

National Congress of American Indians
Partnership for a Drug Free America

NWI received a contract from the Partnership for a Drug Free America to assist in the development of a meth awareness campaign for Indian country along with the National Congress of American Indians. The printed materials development of the project has ended and NWI has a thorough and insightful report from the focus group findings. Continued work on this project progresses as the campaign is now entering a television phase.

Click here to view the NCAI Methamphetamine Initiative webpage.

Download PDF report of : "Meth Awareness Campaign for Indian Country Meth Focus Group Analysis"

ACKCO, Inc
ACKCO, Inc. is an Indian owned small business firm established in 1972 with corporate offices in Phoenix, Arizona.  ACKCO’s approach to project implementation is predicated on the following philosophy:  “To acquire, utilize and teach the best of available technology, yet root our judgment and recommendations on the value system and experienced realities of the Native American way of life.  ACKCO has been involved in projects with federal and state agencies, Tribes and villages, as well as other Indian organizations.  These projects have required ACKCO to provide professional services to over 300 Tribes and Indian organizations throughout the country.

Download PDF report of : "Moving Tribal TANF to Wellness and Self-Sufficiency In Indian Country through Promising Practices"