Change Destinies

As the clinical division of CWIS, the Center for Traditional Medicine (CTM), founded by Dr. Leslie Korn, has proudly served Indigenous communities for 45 years. CTM offers pro bono health care, contributes to both domestic and international policy, and conducts research grounded in Indigenous knowledge, with a focus on holistic well-being and the advancement of traditional healing practices. CTM programs confront the devastating impact of Type 2 diabetes and other diseases of modernity that have surged in Indigenous communities due to colonization and food insecurity.

Founded by a request from tribal governments in 1979, the Center for World Indigenous Studies (CWIS) has served as a trusted documentation repository for over 45 years. CWIS activist scholars have been at the forefront of producing, preserving, and safeguarding global tribal and Indigenous cultural, academic, and policy materials. As the custodian of this vital knowledge, CWIS is committed to the digitization and preservation of these invaluable resources so they are accessible to emerging leaders and communities worldwide.

Our award-winning documentaries created in partnership with Singing Burro Productions and FNX, Public Broadcasting Television, spotlight the resurgence of Indigenous cultural healing practices, foods, and medicines as vital tools for nourishing people and the planet. These stories are a testament to the enduring power of Indigenous wisdom in restoring health, self-determination, and resilience in the face of food insecurity and climate change. Donate to share ancient wisdom with modern audiences, empowering the movement for social justice and Indigenous sovereignty.