American Indian Welfare Assistance
American Indian Welfare Assistance distribute of what may be the most important product for Native American Elders – good nutritious food. This is hard to come by on the reservation. Elders are much honored and revered members of Native American communities. They have been the guardians of tradition and of their native tongues. They provide strength and stability in their extended families. Yet Elders today live in some of the poorest areas in the United States and one of their most pressing problems on Indian Reservations is the lack of good quality nutritious and affordable food. The result of this problem is that many Elders suffer from by diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and other ailments that can be improved with a healthy diet.
VISION
Strong, Unified Native American Communities
MISSION
To provide comprehensive, effective and excellent services to Native Americans in a manner that honors the culture and Institutions of sovereign tribal nations across the country.
Values:
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Absolute Integrity – Honest and having strong moral principles.
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Self Determination – We determine our statehood and form allegiance.
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Stewardship – We oversee, preserve and protect tribal resources worth caring for.
Our Goal:
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To foster the continued development, assistance enrichment and funding of tribal systems as a visible exercise of tribal sovereignty and self-government.
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To provide continuing support for food, clothing, medical supplies and education for tribal members across the United States.
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To establish and maintain a forum for the dissemination of information concerning issues impacting tribal systems throughout the United States.
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To encourage and assist Tribal officials to support educational programs in an effort to serve the purposes and objectives of the organization.
