WHO WE ARE
The Native Wellness Institute recognizes the profound impacts of historical trauma and oppression on our people. We understand that historic trauma has led to present-day trauma in our families and communities. This is evident in the high rates of substance abuse, violence, gossip, negativity, poverty, and other destructive behaviors and conditions.
As Native people, we have the strength and resilience to move beyond and forward from the painful past, utilizing what our ancestors left us—prayer, faith, songs, dances, ceremony, language, and the perseverance to leave a positive legacy for future generations.
The Native Wellness Institute exists to help create an awareness of the origins of our negative behavior, provide opportunities for growth and healing, and most importantly, to help our people move forward in a good way. We do this by providing training and technical assistance rooted in Native culture that promotes the well-being of individuals, families, communities, and workplaces.
NWI lives and promotes the “Warrior’s Spirit,” which means paying the greatest respect to our ancestors by being as positive, productive, and proactive as we can, every day of our lives.
As Native people, we have the strength and resilience to move beyond and forward from the painful past, utilizing what our ancestors left us—prayer, faith, songs, dances, ceremony, language, and the perseverance to leave a positive legacy for future generations.
The Native Wellness Institute exists to help create an awareness of the origins of our negative behavior, provide opportunities for growth and healing, and most importantly, to help our people move forward in a good way. We do this by providing training and technical assistance rooted in Native culture that promotes the well-being of individuals, families, communities, and workplaces.
NWI lives and promotes the “Warrior’s Spirit,” which means paying the greatest respect to our ancestors by being as positive, productive, and proactive as we can, every day of our lives.
WHAT WE OFFER
COMMUNITY
We can come to you! We can provide custom onsite or online trainings for your community or organization.. Fill out our online training request form to receive a quote.
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ONLINE
We provide a variety of monthly online trainings via Zoom. To see our current offerings visit our upcoming trainings page.
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IN-PERSON
We provide a variety of in-person trainings throughout the year held in multiple locations. To see our current offerings visit our upcoming trainings page.
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NATIVE WELLNESS POWER HOUR
Wellness Wednesday's Join us on Facebook Live every Wednesday at Noon! www.facebook.com/NativeWellnessInstitute |
"Your institute has helped me through this pandemic when I felt weak, lost, etc. Thank you."
-Power Hour Viewer
"Love your sharing and wisdom. Truly, I had prayed to the ancestors for guidance. I ended up going back to my Rez because of what you shared. It truly helped me."
-Power Hour Viewer
"Thank you so much for sharing. I feel your words and thoughts in my soul. I feel a kindred spirit."
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COVID Response
As COVID continues to linger and spread in our communities, NWI remains committed to keeping individuals and communities safe as we gather more and more in person for trainings.
As COVID continues to linger and spread in our communities, NWI remains committed to keeping individuals and communities safe as we gather more and more in person for trainings.
- Masks will not be mandated; participants are welcome to wear masks and masks will be provided on-site.
- Vaccinations will be encouraged.
- If you are sick, please stay home.
- Hand sanitizer will be available and participants are encouraged to wash hands frequently.
- All tribal COVID policies and protocols will be followed when hosting training in specific communities.
- Participants are encouraged to use at-home COVID tests before they travel to know their COVID status, when available, tests will be available on-site.