The Indigenous Wellness Research Institute collaborates with indigenous people globally in three areas: research, tribal capacity building and knowledge sharing. The Institute brings together community, tribal, academic and government resources nationally and internationally. By collaborating on decolonizing research, knowledge building and sharing, IWRI strives to protect and support

IWRI’s mission is to marshal community, tribal, academic, and governmental resources toward innovative, culture-centered interdisciplinary, collaborative social and behavioral research and education. By developing partnerships with tribal organizations, the Institute ensures that research is responsive to the needs of regional indigenous communities. These relationships help build tribal research capacity and technology and create pipeline initiatives to encourage Indigenous youth to develop science and research skills in health disparities.