Goals & Objectives - Past, Present, and Future

Promoting the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health of North America’s Indigenous peoples is our labor of love. The goal of the Native Wellness Institute is to continue bringing about positive changes in the lifestyles, relationships, education, and overall wellness of Native Americans. As the Native Community’s leading social-services resource, our current and future objectives focus on the following main areas:
  • Healthy Relationships 
  • Youth Leadership and Development
  • Adult Leadership and Development
  • Workplace Wellness and Staff Development
  • Strategic Planning and Program Development
  • Community Wellness Gatherings, Retreats, and Training

​We accomplish this goal by:
  • Bringing together highly skilled Native trainers and consultants across the United States and Canada for conferences, workshops, and other projects;
  • Implementing a leadership training initiative that will strengthen the circle and prepare Native people for leadership opportunities; and
  • Developing programs and services to meet other areas of need that impact the physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental well-being of Native people.

Looking to the Future — the 7th Generation 
Our elders have told us “be careful in the decisions we make today as they will impact the 7th generation- our grandchildren’s grandchildren, grandchildren.” Respect for this wisdom continues to guide us in our commitment to preparing Native youth for a brighter future. It is our cultural responsibility to prepare our young people to be positive, productive, and proactive members of their families and communities.

​NWI strives to provide a process where our young ones can make a "head to heart" connection and understand the "why" of behaviors and how we can promote and maintain living by the "Warrior's Spirit" being positive, productive, and proactive. We know our ancestors are smiling with pride with our accomplishments in the present… and visions for the future.