The NATIVE Project

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.

12/13/2025

💕 A mammogram is more than an appointment — it’s a promise to ourselves and to the generations who depend on us. Today we celebrate women of all ages coming together to prioritize health, strength, and early detection.
Thank you to our incredible staff at the NATIVE Project and Inland Imaging for your compassion and dedication, and to our amazing patients for showing up for yourselves and for future generations. Together, we’re creating a legacy of care. 💗

12/11/2025

Call and make an appointment!

12/10/2025

Stay warm and safe during the winter months.

Brrr! Yesterday's high winds, along with the snow and heavy rain we've experienced the last few weeks, are an important reminder to stay warm and dress for the weather.

When it’s cold, remember to wear the right layers and make sure your family does, too!

Staying warm can help prevent more serious health issues like frostbite and hypothermia, especially as temperatures continue to drop into the winter season. Take a look at the graphic below to see which layers are recommended to help you stay warm and combat the cold. ❄️

12/10/2025

Talk to your providers on ways to quit smoking and what goes along with the process.

November's Sacred Breath Campaign focused on Lung Cancer Awareness Month and drew attention towards keeping to***co sacred and not using commercial to***co.

So, what happens when you quit? Check out these fascinating facts about the immediate and long-term impact smoking cessation has on your body! 💪🫁❤️

12/10/2025

There's time to schedule. Give a call and make your appointment!

December is AIDS awareness month.
Join the global movement to inspire change, foster inclusion, and end the HIV epidemic. You can end new HIV cases! Get tested. Know your status. Schedule today. Call 509-483-7535 to schedule.

12/09/2025

December is AIDS awareness month.
Join the global movement to inspire change, foster inclusion, and end the HIV epidemic. You can end new HIV cases! Get tested. Know your status. Schedule today. Call 509-483-7535 to schedule.

12/05/2025

This is a friendly reminder, we are closed today, Dec.5, from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm for our staff holiday party.

12/04/2025

This is a friendly reminder, we will be closed Friday, Dec.5, from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm for our staff holiday party.

12/01/2025

Today is World AIDS Day.
Join the global movement to inspire change, foster inclusion, and end the HIV epidemic. You can end new HIV cases! Get tested. Know your status. Schedule today. Call 509-483-7535 to schedule.