Our community. Our work.
Thundermaker is deeply committed to building strong, culturally rooted communities through meaningful engagement and connection. We show up in circles, summits, and ceremonies to listen, share, and uplift voices that often go unheard. Every interaction is a step toward healing, empowerment, and collective wellness. We believe that true change happens when relationships are nurtured and traditions are honored. Through every conversation and collaboration, we’re helping restore balance and belonging. Our engagement is not just presence—it’s purpose. And with every step forward, we carry the vision of a healthier, more connected Indigenous future. We prioritize trust, transparency, and cultural humility in every space we enter. By centering Indigenous knowledge and lived experience, we create pathways for lasting impact. Community isn’t just what we serve, it’s who we are.
Native Opioid Summit 2024: Thundermaker’s commitment to addiction recovery has led us to networking and playing an active role in all events and gatherings where important conversations are held and knowledge is shared.
Native American Fatherhood & Families Association 2024: Thundermaker was a guest speaker for the drug and alcohol prevention conference for Native youth who are our most precious and valuabale members of our communities and families.
Tacuna 2024: With Thundermaker’s commitment to “Our People. Our Recovery.” we were happy to hold conversations about recovering our cultural identity through building indigenous community.
Chemehuavi Indian Days 2023: Thundermaker is a supportive organization of all 22 tribes of Arizona and was a welcomed guest to The Chemehuavi Nation where we had a talking and healing circle for community members.
Mental Health Awareness Day FHS 2024: Thundermaker was a proud participant at the Mental Health Awareness Day for youth at Flagstaff High School. Prevention is the best way to combat the addiction crisis in our communities and it starts with the children.
Arizona State Tribal Veteran Symposium: Not all injuries are visible, and not all addictions are rooted the same. Thundermaker supports all Veterans, and spends time helping and assisting Veterans in the behavioral health field.
