Expanding Support in the Northwest Arctic

Established 2025

Photo by Laura Norton Cruz

NW Arctic Trainings and Mentorship

Kodiak KINDNESS is honored to spread the spirit of our mission in the Northwest Arctic. We facilitate infant feeding trainings and mentor Peer Counselors, who may work for partner organizations or who may volunteer as kind neighbors.

We hope to help other rural communities to bring culturally grounded, community-based care to families during pregnancy, birth, and early infancy in ways that fit their unique needs.

October 2025 Trainings and Kodiak Site Visit

  • Nauyaq

    TRAINED PEER COUNSELOR - KOTZEBUE

  • Frances

    TRAINED PEER COUNSELOR - AMBLER

  • Shaneeka

    CHRONIC PEDIATRIC AND WOMEN’S HEALTH COORDINATOR

  • Laura Norton Cruz

    SYSTEMS COORDINATOR