WHO WE ARENINAWC is a coalition representing over 45 Native American and Indigenous communities and their non-profit WIC organizations. These organizations provide services for women, children and infants. WIC associations are the front line of nutrition education and health care services for the nation’s most vulnerable families. We encourage you to join us! 2025 NINAWC CONFERENCE NEWSWe will be posting a request for proposals for education sessions. Check back for more details or contact: cnemec@glitc.org | Upcoming eventsThank you to our presenters at our 2024 Virtual Education Days! NINAWC Recent Blog posts
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The current NINAWC leadership team includes: Chair: Cheri Nemec, RDN, CD, CLE, IBC Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council, Inc. WIC Director 715-588-1020 Vice Chair: Katrina Lewis, M.Ed. Chickasaw Nation Nutrition Services WIC Senior Manager 580-421-8766 ext. 62231 Secretary: Jessika Free-Bass Director, Omaha Nation WIC Program Treasurer: Brenda Carter Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma WIC Director 918-453-5291 |
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Connection: You are connected to a larger group banded together to produce positive results for families served by tribal WIC programs. Conferences: Conferences can provide quality education and networking for WIC professionals. If you would like to be involved in planning or committees for upcoming NINAWC conference and meetings, please reach out to board members. Meetings: Periodic members-only meetings help to keep members in the loop, offer time for sharing and solutions, and a forum for gathering input and feedback from members. We will also assist with hosting various information meetings. Invitations to attend, meeting information and the registration will be found on our website. Public Policy / Advocacy: We share information with our members that is of concern to the various programs they operate through their WIC clinics. Free Informational Services: NINAWC keeps members in touch with each other and current issues through the coalition’s web site and email updates of emerging issues relevant to WIC programs and policies. Members Only Sections:
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