There’s a quiet revolution happening in tribal wellness — it has far less to do with equipment and far more to do with people, systems, and community connection.

Orien’s message was direct, “I don’t think we have a money problem. I think we have an operations problem.”

And honestly? It’s a conversation Indian Country needs to have.

Passion over paycheck. That’s the mindset Strom carried forward as he vowed to continue coaching his team to Nationals, unpaid but unstoppable.

And that same fire has now led him to Native Fitness.org. We are beyond thrilled to welcome Adam Strom to the Native Fitness team, where his 20+ years of coaching experience will empower and uplift even more athletes. His work—recognized by The Washington Post and The New York Times—is a testament to his resilience, heart, and unwavering dedication to community.

If we are going to really improve the health disparities across Indian Country, we need to start with essential Metrics in the Fitness Facilities we do have. It’s typically not about more money, but rather maximizing what we have through understanding and operations. Know these three metrics to get started

According to the National Institute of Health “you are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes if you are not physically active and are overweight or have obesity.” They are not the only ones saying this – MAYO Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Harvard, Stanford, UCLA to name a few. If being active and weighing less prevents diabetes from happening, this is where the prevention efforts need to FOCUS

Learn the 4 base expectations to improve your facility. Almost any facility can start focusing on these easy to follow steps and improve member experience…

My name is OJ Fiander, I am the Founder and CEO of Native Fitness .org. I am an enrolled member of the Grand Ronde Tribe of Oregon, I am here today because I had a long line of ancestors who were resilient against all odds.

Native Fitness .org was a concept…