About Us
Inspiration, Connection, Integrity, Respect, and Community
Traditional Ways Healing Collective began with a shared recognition among a small group—the Anah’wah team—that something essential was missing, not only for the community but also for those who felt called to serve it.
Our Story
Over time, through lived experience, it became clear that many healing spaces did not fully reflect the values they spoke of. People were seeking places where they could feel safe, welcomed, respected, and free from judgment, while practitioners needed a space where their work could be carried with balance and integrity.
Traditional Ways Healing Collective took shape from that need—a living collective rooted in relationship, land, culture, community, and shared purpose.
The Collective’s developing programs and community initiatives are being built through collaboration and partnership, including with Sacred Sol Healing Institute. Together, these efforts help bridge traditional healing practices with integrative, trauma-informed approaches while remaining grounded in truth, respect, integrity, and care.
Traditional Ways Healing Collective is an independent, grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit Recovery Community Organization rooted in lived experience, cultural wellness, traditional healing, and community connection. The Collective is developing programs and partnerships intended to support health access and navigation, recovery, prevention, youth and families, reentry, cultural connection, and community-centered healing.
Who We Serve
Traditional Ways Healing Collective is developing programs and community initiatives intended to serve:
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Native and non-Native community members of all backgrounds
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Youth, families, adults, and elders
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Veterans and their families
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Rural and underserved populations facing barriers to care and community resources
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Individuals and families impacted by trauma, grief, substance use, and mental health challenges
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Justice-involved individuals and people navigating reentry
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Community members seeking culturally grounded connection, prevention, recovery, and wellness opportunities
Who are our Youth WaysKeepers?
Youth WaysKeepers are youth who are learning to walk in respect, responsibility, and awareness of their relationship with self, community, and the land. They are committed to growth, learning, and practicing values that reflect care, accountability, and connection.
Through this process, Youth WaysKeepers become positive examples for their peers and community, modeling healthy choices and leadership through action. This role reflects a commitment to personal growth, community responsibility, and living in alignment with healthy values.
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Our Commitments
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Core Offerings
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Developing Community Initiatives for Youth and Families
Core Offerings
Culturally grounded wellness support • Traditional healing practices • Indigenous prayer and community connection • Talking circles, healing circles, sound healing, and drum circles • Recovery education and community support • Youth prevention and resilience activities • Mind-body-spirit wellness • Health access, navigation, and community empowerment
Developing Community Initiatives for Youth and Families
Our Commitments
Guiding Principles: Strengthening Tradition, Community Health, and Well-Being
Guiding Values: Relational accountability · Holistic balance · Reciprocity · Cultural continuity
Mission: Advance health and community well-being through culturally grounded access to behavioral health resources, prevention, recovery support, navigation, and holistic wellness for rural, underserved, and Indigenous communities.
Purpose: Support holistic wellness through culturally rooted healing and integrative care.
Vision: Restore balance, connection, and community well-being.
Youth mental health and emotional wellness • Emotional regulation and resilience-building • Substance use prevention and early intervention • Trauma-informed skill development • Culturally responsive wellness education • Family engagement and relational wellness • Youth leadership and positive community connection
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Meet The Team
Board Members
Megan Landi
President
Renee Frye
Executive Director / Program Director - Secretary
Alethea Barlowe
Vice President
Stefanie Vigil-Hawk
Adult Cultural Director
Romain Frye
Treasurer
Taylor Hawk
Youth Cultural Director
Traditional Ways Changemakers
Angela Lascola-Sorg
TWHC Changemaker
Arabella McNair
Youth Wayskeeper
Katie Begley
TWHC Changemaker
Malekai McNair
Youth Wayskeeper
Taeliah Eggsman
Youth Wayskeeper