If …

If you knew a way to implement a state-wide wellness initiative that would help American Indians living in Tennessee begin a process of healing historical and intergenerational trauma, would you do it?

If you knew that this initiative would not bring instant recognition, wouldn’t immediately resolve other issues like housing, lack of health care access or insurance, or higher academic attainment, but could significantly impact mental well-being, overall physical health and ability to cope, offer networking possibilities to increase reach, application/identification on a grander scale, funding development potential, and strengthen both individuals and communities, would you support implementing it?

If you knew the ultimate outcomes of the initiative could be improving your ability to communicate, educating others outside your community about your issues and culture, advocating more effectively for your community, and strengthening your family, community and organizations, would you take part in it?

If you can answer yes to at least two of these questions, will you call or e-mail me?

Wanishi,
Valerie