Tribal Adaptive

indigenous empowerment in motion

Using sport as a tool to improve the health, wellness, independence and leadership of Native Americans with physical disabilities.

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Double Your Impact: Every Dollar Matched Today

Double your impact today! Donate by May 18, 2027, and your gift to Tribal Adaptive will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $10,000 by the Carl C. Anderson, Sr. & Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation—helping us raise $20,000 for life-changing adaptive sports and leadership programs.

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who we are

Empowering Native Athletes Across Indian Country

Tribal Adaptive is a Native-led 501(c)(3) organization founded to improve the health, wellness, and independence of Native Americans with physical disabilities. Co-founded in 2015 by Navajo-Lakota athlete Noah Blue Elk Hotchkiss and Olympic legend Billy Mills, Tribal Adaptive provides access to movement, mentorship, and adaptive sports opportunities across Indian Country.

Our Story

points of impact

10+ years of serving Native athletes with disabilities

Every dollar you invest goes directly to athletes — equipment, training, travel, and access to competition

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Participants

Athletes Reaching Collegiate Programs

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Tribal Nations Represented

what we do

SPORT IS OUR TOOL. EMPOWERMENT IS THE GOAL.

ADAPTIVE SPORTS

Wheelchair basketball, adaptive cycling, racquet sports, strength and performance, golf, archery and other adaptive sports.

YOUTH & SCHOOLS

Introducing young people to adaptive sports and helping schools create inclusive opportunities.

ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT

Supporting athletes from their first experience in adaptive sport through competition, education, leadership and collegiate opportunities.

OUTDOOR ACCESS

Creating opportunities for Native athletes with disabilities to reconnect with movement, adventure and the outdoors.

INDIGENOUS PARASPORT EXPANSION

Working with Native communities and partners to develop sustainable adaptive-sport opportunities beyond our Four Corners hub.

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who we are

ATHLETES ARE THE HEART OF OUR WORK

Para-Sports exist for everyone, providing opportunities across all levels of physical mobility—from minor impairments to severe physical disabilities.

Because of the fun, high-energy environment and intense competition level, Para-Sports also attract non-disabled athletes in many settings. While international events governed by the International Paralympic Committee require a qualifying physical disability, most local, regional, and national leagues welcome individuals without physical disabilities to compete side by side.

At Tribal Adaptive, this spirit of full inclusion brings communities together, driving athletic growth and empowering athletes of all abilities on and off the court.

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where we work

ROOTED IN THE FOUR CORNERS. BUILT TO REACH FURTHER.

Headquartered at the AWH House in Kirtland, New Mexico, Tribal Adaptive is deeply anchored in the Four Corners region. From this home base, we build scalable, community-led parasport programs designed to empower local athletes while creating accessible pathways for Indigenous communities across North America.

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the medicine of movement - A Tribal Adaptive Showcase

An Event Celebrating Culture, Strength, and Adaptive Sport

Join us for a fun-filled, 2-day event dedicated to adaptive sports, community connection, and culture! Whether you are looking to try an adaptive sport for the first time, learn more about community resources, or support athletes and individuals of all backgrounds, all ages and abilities are welcome!

OCT. 16TH & 17TH