Future Healers Network
Welcome to Future Healers Network
Building the Ecosystem for Indigenous Health Equity Membership Program
Connecting Native students, healthcare professionals, community-led health organizations, and academic institutions in a shared movement to grow, support, and retain the next generation of Indigenous health leaders.
Purpose of Future Healers Network
To build a connected ecosystem of Native health scholars, professional mentors, community-focused organizations, and higher education institutions dedicated to growing, supporting, and retaining the next generation of Indigenous health leaders.
Objective
The Future Healers Network is a multi-tiered membership ecosystem created by We Are Healers. We bridge the gaps in Indigenous healthcare education and employment by:
- Supporting Native health scholars through mentorship, resources, and community.
- Connecting culturally aligned talent with Native-led and Native-focused health organizations.
- Holding higher education institutions accountable while guiding them toward true structural support for Indigenous students.
Why Join the Network?
(Summary of Benefits)
Whether you are stepping into your first health sciences class, practicing in a tribal clinic, or leading a university medical program, the Future Healers Network gives you a direct connection to a national movement.
- For Students & Trainees: Access to peer networks, mentorship matching, exclusive conference stipends, and access to exclusive university insights.
- For Healthcare Professionals: Opportunities to mentor without burnout, build inter-tribal professional connections, and gain national visibility for your work.
- For Tribal & Community Partners: A dedicated platform to recruit culturally aligned healthcare talent, amplify your community’s story, and access We Are Healers Media services.
- For Academic Institutions: Data-driven insights from our University Rating System, expert guidance on Native student retention, and customized strategic support to foster true cultural safety on campus.
Find Your Membership Pathway
Level 1: Individuals
(Future Healers & Professionals)
Designed for Native high school, undergraduate, and graduate students, trainees, and practicing healthcare professionals.
Students & Trainees: 100% Free
Native Healthcare Professionals: $100 Annual Membership
Key Highlights:
- Private Community Hub & Directory: Connect with Native peers and mentors across North America.
- Mentorship & Support: Flexible flash-mentoring options and priority access to WAH events and financial stipends.
- Official WAH Member Gear: Member-only discounts and complimentary WAH swag.
Level 2: Community & Tribal Partners
Designed for Tribal Health Clinics, IHS facilities, Native-led non-profits, and Indigenous health organizations.
Membership: Annual membership fee based on org size
Key Highlights:
- Vetted Talent Recruitment: Post unlimited positions on our “Employers Supportive of Native Staff” job board.
- Social & Network Amplification: Feature your clinic across WAH media channels, newsletters, and social platforms.
- Storytelling Perks: Exclusive discounts on We Are Healers Media storytelling, video production, and photography services.
- Supportive Employer Badge: Stand out as a verified, culturally safe workplace for Indigenous health workers.
Level 3: Academic Institutions
& Universities
Designed for medical schools, nursing programs, public health schools, and university health science departments.
Membership: Annual Subscription
Key Highlights:
- Data-Informed Accountability: Access aggregated, anonymized student feedback from the WAH University Rating System.
- Strategic Transformation: Receive custom digital guides, recruitment toolkits, and direct consulting on meaningfully engaging and supporting Indigenous students.
- Demonstrated Commitment: Move beyond diversity statements by actively partnering with WAH to improve Indigenous student matriculation and retention.