Nakani Native Program

Programs grounded in Indigenous knowledge are the core offering of this Native-led nonprofit. Its work includes the Traditional Medicine Program, which brings traditional and Western medicine together through seasonal events and community activities. The organization also partners with the University of Washington School of Medicine's Indian Health Pathway Program on traditional medicine education for medical students preparing for careers in American Indian and Alaska Native health. Additional programs include cultural connections and social equity work. Founded in 2017, the program works to build leadership and organizational capacity in Pacific Northwest Native American communities, with priorities informed by partner organizations and Native community members. It advocates for equity and social justice. The organization is based in Seattle.