Wellness Innovations for Native Nations (WINN)

Supporting Healthy, Smokefree Native Nations

The Wellness Innovations for Native Nations (WINN) project shares the belief of the California Tobacco Prevention Program and many others working in tobacco education throughout the State: All individuals have the right to be protected from the dangers of secondhand smoke (SHS) where they live, work, and play.

About WINN

WINN is a project funded by the California Tobacco Prevention Program from July 2025 to June 2028. The project works to adopt and implement a commercial tobacco-free policy at a minimum of four tribes, health clinics, nonprofit organizations, or for-profit businesses. The policy can apply to buildings including worksites such as Tribal Health Clinics, Tribal Administration, day care centers, after-school programs, tribal-serving nonprofit organizations, casinos, restaurants, and other indoor worksites.

Man holding a "I support smoke free housing" sign

WINN Strategies

Tribal Engagement and Partnership

Attend community events, wellness fairs and gatherings
Collaborate with Local Health Departments and Tribal Partners
Community Engagement Agreements for Local Organizations serving Tribal Nations.

Secondhand Smoke Presentations

Conduct presentations on smokefree workplace policies to community groups and Tribal Councils
Develop educational materials on the benefits of smokefree tribal workplaces, policy options and/or air monitoring data