12/15/2025
Happy 36th Work Anniversary, Toni Lodge!
Today we honor and celebrate 36 years of leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment by Toni Lodge, CEO (Turtle Mt. Chippewa) of the NATIVE Project. For more than three decades, Toni has helped create a place where Native voices are centered, Native presence is honored, and Native people are seen, heard, and valued.
Through her vision, the NATIVE Project has become more than a health organization—it is a space of healing, wellness, prevention, and belonging. A place where our children are protected and uplifted, where families find support, and where community care is grounded in culture, respect, and inclusion.
Toni’s work has helped open doors and create safe spaces for Native Americans to access culturally responsive care, reclaim wellness, and strengthen community connections. Her leadership reminds us that healing is holistic, prevention is powerful, and when Native people lead, our communities thrive.
Thank you, Toni, for your tireless advocacy, your heart for the people, and for walking alongside our community with humility and strength for 36 incredible years. Your legacy continues to shape healthier futures for generations to come.
