The objective of Naa káani Native Program’s (NNP) Traditional Medicine Program (TMP) is to increase the physical health and vitality, cultural health, cultural knowledge, and skills of the Indigenous Community by increasing access to culturally relevant education, ancestral lands, and traditional natural resources that have sustained the health of Indigenous Peoples since time immemorial. We aim to unite and empower Pacific Northwest Native communities through educational partnerships and community events, which focus on preserving culture, advocating for tribal rights, and improving healthcare access with Traditional Medicine education.
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There are three main initiatives within the Traditional Medicine Program: The University of Washington Indian Health Pathways Partnership, the Traditional Medicine Internship, and community events based on cultural knowledge. These educational opportunities are being provided to healthcare professionals, healthcare students, tribal community members, and community allies. Through these programs, Naa káani aims to revitalize lost knowledge of traditional medicine and aid in the improvement of Indigenous healthcare. Learn more about each program below. 

Community Work

The Traditional Medicine Program hosts quarterly community events, which cover topics ranging from traditional plant uses to traditional craft making, and more. By teaching attendees traditional crafting and medicinal knowledge, Naa káani hopes to increase access to and knowledge of Indigenous traditional medicines. 

Traditional Medicine Internship​

Learn more about Naa káani’s Traditional Medicine Internship, a 10-week program where students learn about local cultures and traditional medicine.

UW School of Medicine Indian Health Pathway TIM Clerkship

Learn about our UW IHP partnership, and what we are doing to help improve Indigenous healthcare.
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