Indigenous Milk Medicine Week 5K

Join the Indigenous Milk Medicine Week Virtual 5K!
Celebrate Indigenous Milk Medicine Week from August 8-14, 2024, by participating in our virtual 5K! Whether you choose to run, walk, or move at your own pace, this event is an opportunity to honor and support Native and Indigenous breastfeeding and chestfeeding individuals, along with their families and communities.

Event Details:
When: Complete your 5K anytime between August 8-14, 2024
Where: Virtually, wherever you are!

How to Participate:
1. Register for the event by filling out this online registration form.
2. Get Moving! Complete your 5K in your preferred way – run, walk, or any other activity that gets you moving.
3. Capture the Moment: Take a photo with family and friends during your participation to commemorate the event.
4. Share Your Experience: Share your photo on social media using the hashtags and tag us on Instagram and Facebook so we can celebrate together. #MindBodyMilkMedicine5K #IndigenousMilkMedicineWeek5K

Why Participate?
Participating in this event amplifies the voices of Indigenous parents and caregivers engaged in first food practices, while promoting mental health and wellness in Native communities. This year’s theme, "Mind, Body, Milk Medicine," emphasizes the vital relationship between mental health, lactation, and community support.

Community Involvement:
Indigenous Milk Medicine Week is more than an event—it's a powerful movement dedicated to honoring and celebrating the strength of Native breast/chestfeeding individuals and their communities. As you participate, know that you’re part of a larger community committed to healing, understanding, and advocating for the importance of first food sovereignty. By centering Indigenous practices through the power of Milk Medicine we promote healing and wellness for all generations!

Be well, relatives. Together we can make a difference!
Your support is crucial, and every contribution moves us closer to our mission to uplifting the brilliance of Indigenous communities' Milk Medicine journeys and advocating for equity in first food practices. Consider making a donation through this link: Donate Here

Thank you for your generosity and support!