“To provide holistic healing to First Nations and Inuit youth, families, and communities in a safe and secure environment.”

Thunderbird began its journey in 2000 as the National Native Addictions Partnership Foundation (NNAPF), created after a review of the National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program. Our organization was established to address the need for culturally grounded training resources, relevant research, and advocacy efforts to support First Nations treatment centres and community wellness workers. We officially rebranded as the Thunderbird Partnership Foundation in 2015 when the First Peoples Wellness Circle joined the organization, reflecting an expanded mental wellness focus. Internationally, Thunderbird is a member of the Wharerātā Group, a global network of Indigenous leaders working in mental health and addictions.