Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective

Is a grassroots organization of Native women, two-spirit, and femme lactation providers, lactivists and supporters. We work to increase support and resources for Native first food experiences, promote healing and wellness, and push for access, opportunity, visibility and equity in Indigenous Milk experiences. 
Native breastfeeding and chestfeeding is an act of defiance to the colonial systems and their imposed norms as well as a resilience of culture and body sovereignty. In decolonizing feeding practices, we support food sovereignty, traditional kinship practices, and the healing of the next generation. We also understand that the traditions of milk medicine access are notably tied to rematriation, gender equity, self-determination, cultural reclamation, and language revitalization.
Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective sponsors Indigenous Milk Medicine Week (formerly Native Breastfeeding Week) held annually since 2019 during National Breastfeeding/Lactation Month in August.