Our Team
Meet the dedicated team at Mewinzha Ondaadiziike Wiigaming, committed to providing a diverse bundle of care for our community. Our team blends traditional Anishinaabe teachings with modern healthcare to support women, children, and families on their wellness journey.

Natalie Nicholson, Arikara/Anishinaabe
Three Affiliated Tribes, Fort Berthold, ND and Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians
Doctorate in Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner & Indigenous Lactation Counselor
Millicent Simenson
Three Affiliated Tribes, Forth Berthhold, ND
Traditional Midwife
Lisa Johnson
Red Lake Nation
Board Member
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Cherylee Sherry
Tribal/Community Affiliation
Board Member
With 40 years of experience in public health, Cherylee brings leadership and program development expertise to support Mewinzha’s mission and growth.
Michelle Walton-Hawthorne
Tribal/community affiliation
Administration
Michelle’s role at Mewinzha means that she is a helper in finding resources that advance the organization’s mission and vision. She brings a unique set of experiences, including a background working in nonprofit administration, business and finance.
Roxanne Johnson
Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe
Business Operations Specialist, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
An enrolled member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, Roxanne focuses on maternal nutrition and wellness, preparing meals based on ancestral foodways.
Arnold Dahl-Wooley
Ojibwe
Public Speaker
Arnold J. Dahl-Wooley is a trailblazer and advocate for Two Spirit and LGBTQ persons, deeply rooted in Native American culture and history. In 2013, Arnold and his husband made history as the first same-sex couple whose marriage was officially sanctioned by the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, marking a pivotal moment in the fight for equality. With over 20 years of experience as a recognized national public speaker, Arnold has become a passionate voice for visibility, understanding, and inclusion within Indigenous communities and beyond.
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