The NATIVE Project

The NATIVE Project Our mission is to provide quality services that promote wellness and balance of mind, body and spirit.

Dream Navigator specializes in creating career and job readiness curriculum that gives our Native students hope for a br...
03/07/2026

Dream Navigator specializes in creating career and job readiness curriculum that gives our Native students hope for a brighter future. Stories about folk heroes, wise sayings and important values are woven into Dream Navigator’s core curriculum to give students a greater appreciation for their culture and heritage. Dream Navigator’s goal is to inspire you to not only dream, but to find a way to capture it and build a better life for yourself, your family , and your community.

During our workshop, you’ll be able to create a personal profile and then take an assessment to match your profile to jobs which will suit you and your vision for the future. You’ll learn how to successfully apply for jobs and feel confident in your ability to reach up and obtain them.

All attendees will receive a login to Dream Navigator’s Learning Management System which will give you a more in depth look at ways to successfully prepare for a job interview.

Click the link to register:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=X7AgFXPamkmcjjTo716tF4jGmGibT2ZLkqF_PP-dfNhUMFBXNkdOTE00RkpENUFXSzZJWjFMUU5PRC4u

03/07/2026

🌱 We're Growing — And We're Looking for Someone Like You

The NATIVE Project's Substance Use Disorder team is expanding, and we're seeking a passionate counselor to join our Children & Youth Services SUD program.

If you believe in the power of community, the resilience of young people, and the importance of meeting youth where they are — we want to hear from you.

What drives this role:
- A commitment to serving Indigenous and underserved youth
- A heart for addiction recovery and prevention
- The desire to make a real, lasting impact

This is more than a job. It's a calling.

👉 Apply today and help us build healthier futures — one young person at a time.
🔗 nativeproject.org/careers

03/03/2026

Pledge early this Blue Beads Month and help us blot the map blue! It just takes one pledge to get screened per state to get that state colored blue (but let's get waaay more than that! 😉)

Let's get the whole map filled by the end of March! 💙

https://forms.office.com/r/cgRBgiLhc0?origin=lprLink

**alCancerAwarenessMonth

Save the Date for 2026 NATIVE Project's Native Youth Leadership Camp April 17-19, 2026. Online application coming soon.
03/03/2026

Save the Date for 2026 NATIVE Project's Native Youth Leadership Camp April 17-19, 2026. Online application coming soon.

Starting March 11, 2026, the NATIVE Project Children & Youth Services will be providing free support group is for parent...
03/03/2026

Starting March 11, 2026, the NATIVE Project Children & Youth Services will be providing free support group is for parents, guardians, and caring adults who are supporting a child or youth experiencing mental health or substance use challenges. This is a space to learn, connect, and be supported by others who understand the journey.

What to expect:
*Practical information and resources
*Shared experiences and peer support
*A safe, respectful, and welcoming environment

Who can attend:
*Parents, guardians, and adult caregivers only
(This group is for adults — no children please)

Cost: Free
*This group is open to our patients and the wider community. We encourage anyone supporting a child with these challenges to join us and take care of themselves, too

March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month The US Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) recommends that adults...
03/03/2026

March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month

The US Preventive Services Task Force (Task Force) recommends that adults age 45 to 75 be screened for colore**al cancer. The decision to be screened between ages 76 and 85 should be made on an individual basis. If you are older than 75, talk to your doctor about screening. People at an increased risk of getting colore**al cancer should talk to their doctor about when to begin screening, which test is right for them, and how often to get tested.

Colore**al cancer screening involves using various tests to find cancer or precancerous polyps before they cause symptoms, which can be crucial for early detection and treatment. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends starting screening at age 45 for adults at average risk. Individuals should discuss their screening options with their doctor and consider their personal preferences and health history. Common screening tests include:
**Colonoscopy: A visual exam of the entire colon and re**um using a flexible, lighted tube.
**Flexible Sigmoidoscopy: A visual exam of the re**um and lower part of the colon.
**Stool-based tests: Including f***l occult blood tests (FOBT), f***l immunochemical tests (FIT), and stool DNA tests.
**Virtual Colonoscopy (CT Colonography): A non-invasive imaging test using X-rays.

General Statistics for the American Population:
*In 2025, about 107,320 new cases of colon cancer (54,510 in men and 52,810 in women)
*In 2025, about 46,950 new cases of re**al cancer (27,950 in men and 19,000 in women)
*Overall, the lifetime risk of developing colore**al cancer is about 1 in 24 for men and 1 in 26 for women.
*Colore**al cancer incidence and mortality rates are significantly higher among Black Americans compared to other racial groups in the US. Black Americans have the highest incidence and mortality rates for colore**al cancer in the US.
*Colore**al cancer is the second most common cancer in the Latino/Hispanic community, affecting approximately 16,500 individuals and causing an estimated 4,700 deaths in 2021.

Statistics for Native American/Alaska Native:
*Colore**al cancer incidence and mortality rates are significantly higher among Native Americans compared to the White population. Specifically, Alaska Native people experience the highest incidence rates in the US, and some AI/AN regions have incidence rates nearly double those of the next highest group.
*NA/AN individuals, particularly Alaska Natives, have higher rates of colore**al cancer compared to the general population, including White individuals.
*Diagnosis of colore**al cancer tends to occur later for AI/AN individuals, which may contribute to lower survival rates.
*Cancer screening rates are also lower among AI/AN populations, further contributing to higher incidence and mortality rates.

03/03/2026

We come from a long line of strong, resilient, and beautiful Native women. Their strength lives in us. Happy National Women’s History Month! 🪶❤️

NATIVE Project Legacy Training | Scholar SessionOn February 16, 2026, NATIVE Project staff gathered at the Child & Youth...
02/21/2026

NATIVE Project Legacy Training | Scholar Session
On February 16, 2026, NATIVE Project staff gathered at the Child & Youth Center for a powerful Legacy Training Scholar Session, focused on the Scholar Pillar—one of the four foundational pillars of the NATIVE Project origin story:
Warrior | Community Activist | Nurturer | Scholar
We were honored to learn with our guest speakers:
• Sherman Alexie, Author, Film-maker, and Humorist
• Dr. Raymond Reyes, Associate Academic VP & Chief Diversity Officer, Gonzaga University (Retired)
• Toni Lodge, CEO, NATIVE Project
• Joe Dressler, HR Director, NATIVE Project
The Scholar Session honored not only academic knowledge, but the collective wisdom built through past contributions from staff, leaders, and community. Speakers and participants shared stories, lessons, and lived experiences—creating space for vulnerability, reflection, and open sharing.
We also came together to celebrate the Lunar New Year—welcoming the Year of the Horse, a time that symbolizes strength, movement, resilience, and forward momentum. The celebration complemented the Scholar Pillar by reminding us that learning is alive—carried through culture, experiences, stories, and shared moments.
Grateful for the courage to be vulnerable, the generosity of sharing knowledge, and the commitment to carry this legacy forward—together.

02/19/2026

🎉 Save the Date! 🎉
Join us for the Fourth Annual Pauline Flett Powwow on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm at Flett Middle School! This vibrant, free community event welcomes everyone to experience traditional powwow festivities, explore vendor booths, and enjoy a communal Feed at 4:00 pm. Vendor spots are available—email JuliaS@spokaneschools.org to sign up. For further information, please contact Dr. Matthew Henshaw at 509-824-8004. Let’s celebrate this special occasion together and make it unforgettable! Mark your calendars and don’t miss out! 🌟🦅

Grateful for our community, partners, dancers, committee members, and funders who came together to make the Healthy Hear...
02/19/2026

Grateful for our community, partners, dancers, committee members, and funders who came together to make the Healthy Heart Powwow on Friday, February 13, 2026 a beautiful success. Together, we moved, we danced, and we honored wellness in motion.

Step by step, beat by beat,
I honor my health and my community.

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1803 W Maxwell Avenue
Spokane, WA
99201

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