Native Wellness Institute

Native Wellness Institute, based in Gresham, OR, provides comprehensive training and technical assistance programs designed specifically for Native communities, tribes, and organizations throughout North America. As a 501(c)3 non-profit established in 2000, the organization delivers culturally-rooted wellness solutions through multiple formats to meet diverse needs. Their service offerings include custom onsite and online trainings tailored to individual community requirements, monthly online training sessions via Zoom, and in-person workshops held at various locations throughout the year. The Institute brings together highly-skilled Native trainers and consultants who share knowledge and wisdom at both large national conferences and smaller regional gatherings. Their training programs address physical, spiritual, emotional, and mental well-being, grounded in ancestral teachings and traditions. The Native Wellness Institute recognizes the profound impacts of historical trauma and oppression on Native peoples and provides evidence-based training that creates awareness of negative behavior origins while offering concrete opportunities for growth and healing. Organizations and communities can request custom training quotes through their online form, making it accessible for workplaces, families, and tribal entities seeking to promote positive change. Whether delivered in-person, online, or at their Gresham location, the Native Wellness Institute equips Native people with the tools and cultural frameworks needed to move forward in a good way while honoring the strength and resilience of their ancestors.