Indigenous Milk Medicine Week
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The Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective is committed to continuously improving our programs and initiatives. If you participated, attended any virtual events, facilitated sessions, or engaged with us online during IMMW 2023, please consider taking a moment to provide us with feedback.Your valuable input will help us tailor our future events to meet the needs of our community.Please click the link below to get started with the brief survey.
Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective
Announces 2023 Week Theme
The Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective is pleased to announce the theme for 2023: “From the Stars to a Sustainable Future.” This theme connects milk medicine to Mother Earth and the elements of water, land, fire and air. “From the stars” is a reflection for many of us, such as of our heavens, origins, and ancestors. A Sustainable Future involves respecting and protecting all life givers, including the elements of Earth, Wind, Fire and Water, in line with the teachings and foundations laid before us. Through breast/chestfeeding, Indigenous people can promote health, community, environment, and cultural traditions that contribute to a sustainable future. Indigenous Milk Medicine Week was created in 2019 to encourage and uplift the diversity of Native breast/chestfeeding experiences. Indigenous Milk Medicine Week 2023 activities and sessions will include intersections of lactation with environmental justice, reproductive justice, and the connection and protection of water. 2023 FEATURED ARTIST
MEET JACKIE FAWN
Jackie’s illustrative work is recognizable by her depictions of strong indigenous femme warriors protecting the land, water, and people. As a first time mom, she is in the process of finding balance between family and Art.Learn more about Jackie Fawn’s design inspiration: “This illustration is for all those nursing and providing for growing the next generation. The butterfly nurses us all through pollination of our foods. We must protect our butterflies and their food sources. Being able to nurse in these unknown times has been powerful and healing for me as I didn't believe I could do it. But 16 months of nursing has given me the realization of our importance as life givers and our inherent duties to protect our home and pollinator relatives.” to learn more about her beautiful work, follow: @jackiefawn and @fishbearstudios!
immw FUNDRAISER
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T-shirts now available!
stickers Now Available!
Once again, we’ve partnered with Indigenous-owned business BEYOND BUCKSKIN BOUTIQUE to host our T-shirt and a new Sticker fundraiser. The funds raised go to supporting Indigenous Milk Medicine programming. Every purchase makes a difference!Thank you for your contribution!
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*Note: Events have passed.
2023 IMMW EVENT SCHEDULE
This year’s Indigenous Milk Medicine Week takes place takes place from Tuesday, August 8th to Monday, August 14. All events are FREE and virtual! We welcome you to check out the schedule and attend this year’s programming. EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS + MOVEMENT SESSIONS + SUPPORT CIRCLES + MORE
immw virtual 5k!
(All week long)
We invite you to participate in our annual virtual 5K Run/Walk/Move during Indigenous Milk Medicine Week from August 8-14, 2023. Fun for the whole family, friends, neighbors & colleagues. Register and we will send your a digital badge upon your completion for you to share and post on your socials. Let’s tie up our running shoes or mocs to get moving to a sustainable future that honors and supports Native/Indigenous breast/chest-feeders EVERYWHERE on Earth Mom! #FromTheStars5K #IMMW2023Virtual5K
Sunrise Ceremonies (daily)
We start our days with a special offering from Elders and community Members from across Turtle Island. Sometimes this is a song, sometimes it is a prayer - everyday it is always beautiful.Check out the Sunrise Ceremonies on our Facebook page “INDIGENOUS MILK MEDICINE COLLECTIVE.”Content posted in the mornings (based on various timezones) and are available all day.
Education Sessions
Official Schedule of Events
Tuesday, August 8th
Environmental Justice Presentation
Presenter: Janene Yazzie
9-11am PT/12-2pm ET
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Conversation about D-MER (Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex)
Dysphoric Milk Ejection: DMER is the reason you may feel sad when you breastfeed. This session will discuss the various feelings of this phenomena and how to get support and overcome this challenge.
Presenters: Camie Goldhammer, Kimberly Moore-Salas & Angie Sanchez
2pm PT/5pm ET
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Wednesday, August 9th
Virtual Latch-On Event
All-day in partnership with Native Breastfeeding Coalition of Wisconsin
Join us for EMBRACING SACRED ROOTS on Facebook!
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Please EMAIL your favorite nursing picture and/or your breast/chestfeeding story to nativebfcoalition@glitc.org or Private Message to “Native Breastfeeding Coalition of Wisconsin” on Facebook.
This includes: Exclusive pumpers, milk donors, fathers, partners and other supporters! You are invited to post your pictures and/or stories.
Don't forget to use our hashtags!
#IMMW2023 #FromTheStars #IndigenousMilkMedicineWeek2023 #IndigyMilkHeals
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Ask an IBCLC Event
Please join Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective members and Native International Board-Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs)- Kimberly Moore Salas (Diné) and Camie Goldhammer (Sisseton-Wahpeton) as they answer your lactation/infant feeding questions.
11am PT/2pm ET
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Milk Supply: Culturally Hereditary vs Biologically Hereditary
Breast milk supply... is it hereditary? (Cultural vs Biological) Join Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective member and Native IBCLC Kimberly Moore-Salas (Diné) and IBCLC, CLEC Ashley Sayers (Ojibwe) for a session dive about milk supply.
2pm PT/5pm ET
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Thursday, August 10th
Nourishing the Parent + Caregiver Guided Journaling Session
Join IMMW organizing member and certified personal coach Jaclyn Roessel (Diné) for a guided journaling session. This hour-long program will be full of deep breaths, reflection and moments of creative nourishment. Bring a cup of water, journal or paper and writing utensil and let's enjoy this self-care experience!
6:30-7:30 CT
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Friday, August 11th
Late Night Milk Medicine Support Circle
Have questions? Looking for support in a safe indigenous space? Join Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective member and Native IBCLC - Camie Goldhammer (Sisseton-Wahpeton) for a LATE night support session.
9pm PT/12am ET
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Saturday, August 12th
Alaska Native Birthworkers Community Presentation
Sovereignty from first breath. Supporting Native families & reclaiming Indigenous birthing practices.
Join us as we explore what Alaska Native Birthworkers are doing in the community and how you can support or even start a coalition.
11am PT/2pm ET
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Sunday, August 13th
Navajo Nation Breastfeeding Coalition Presentation
Come learn more about the Navajo Nation Breastfeeding Coalition and find out how they are thriving and how you can start a coalition. Great information in store for you!
11am PT/2pm ET
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Monday, August 14th
Monday Meditation with Victoria Marie
Join us for Monday Meditation session.
10 am PT/ 1 pm ET
Indigenous Lactation Counselor Awards Ceremony
Join us as we bring our IMMW week to a close by honoring and recognizing wonderful people who are making strides in their line of work. This event is hosted by Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective members and IBCLCs- Camie Goldhammer (Sisseton-Wahpeton) & Kimberly Moore-Salas (Diné). Let's celebrate our Indigenous lactation counselors!
4pm PT/7pm ET
Live stream via Facebook Live on "Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective" page.
SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN
Calling all supporters of Indigenous Milk Medicine Week… Want to volunteer?Help us promote Indigenous Milk Medicine Week online (August 8-14) with your friends, family and networks. Simply click the button below to access our promotional toolkit— Includes a folder of shareable graphics and suggested posts to help us spread the word and reach more people!Movement & Wellness Sessions
Thursday, August 10th
Somatics Session
This movement session uses the mind-body connection to help you survey your internal self and listen to signals your body sends about areas of pain, discomfort, or imbalance and helps you work towards healing and wellness. Give it a try!
Instructor: Holiday Simmons, Founder of Southern Soul Wellness
9am PT/12pm ET
*To learn more about Somatics and Holiday Simmons, visit: Somatics – SOUTHERN SOUL WELLNESS
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Friday, August 11th
Indigenous Lotus Yoga Session
"Indigenous Lotus first began with the practice of yoga. We honor and acknowledge the origins and sacred practice of yoga. This is expressed within our classes and conversations with the community." Join us for a free virtual yoga session you don't want to miss!
Instructor: Victoria Marie (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate)
12pm PT/3pm ET
*To learn more about Indigenous Lotus Yoga, please visit indigenouslotus.com
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Strength Training Session
Movement & Wellness Sessions
Thursday, August 10th
Somatics Session
This movement session uses the mind-body connection to help you survey your internal self and listen to signals your body sends about areas of pain, discomfort, or imbalance and helps you work towards healing and wellness. Give it a try!
Instructor: Holiday Simmons, Founder of Southern Soul Wellness
9am PT/12pm ET
*To learn more about Somatics and Holiday Simmons, visit: Somatics – SOUTHERN SOUL WELLNESS
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Friday, August 11th
Indigenous Lotus Yoga Session
"Indigenous Lotus first began with the practice of yoga. We honor and acknowledge the origins and sacred practice of yoga. This is expressed within our classes and conversations with the community." Join us for a free virtual yoga session you don't want to miss!
Instructor: Victoria Marie (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate), Owner/ Artist/ Life Coach/ Wellness Practitioner
12pm PT/3pm ET
*To learn more about Indigenous Lotus Yoga, please visit indigenouslotus.com
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Strength Training Session
ENGAGE WITH US VIA SOCIAL MEDIA!
+ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram:
“Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective”
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+ Use our hashtags to celebrate our week!
#IMMW2023 #FromTheStars #IndigenousMilkMedicineWeek2023 #IndigyMilkHeals
Free Coloring page!
To show our appreciation for everyone involved in making Indigenous Milk Medicine Week 2023 a success, we are offering this free downloadable coloring page!
We would love to see your final piece- Post on social media and use our hashtags!
#IMMW2023 #FromTheStars #IndigenousMilkMedicineWeek2023 #IndigyMilkHeals
