Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Breastfeeding Coalition

08/11/2026

Many Indigenous Families co sleep, doing it safely is important!

08/10/2026

Sharing an event in Oklahoma

🚨Update: Event Cancellation Notice

Unfortunately, the upcoming event has been cancelled due to scheduling issues.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. Thank you to everyone who planned to attend, and we hope to see you at a future event!

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📅 September 21–25, 2026
🕘 9:00 AM–5:00 PM daily
📍 Pawnee, Oklahoma
🤝 Hosted by Four Sisters Birth & Health Sovereignty

This training is open to those who self-identify as Indigenous, First Nations, or Native and are committed to supporting breastfeeding/chestfeeding families in their communities.

No healthcare background or previous experience in lactation or maternal health is required, just a commitment to learning and serving your community.

08/10/2026

Indigenous Milk Medicine Week has arrived

08/03/2026

Attention Community

I have a momma looking for a few things for her baby.

Pack n play
Highchair
Spoons
Walker

Please reach out to me Stephanne Rupnicki!

07/19/2026

🌿 Bobcat Birthworker & CPR/First Aid Training 🌿

This 4-day Community-Based Birthworker Training hosted by Four Sisters Birth & Health Sovereignty is designed to prepare American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) birthworkers to provide culturally grounded, trauma-informed maternal and postpartum care in their communities.

Whether you're just beginning your journey or looking to expand your knowledge, no healthcare background or prior experience in lactation or maternal health is required. This training also offers a pathway to pursue SoonerCare doula certification for those who choose.

Help strengthen birth support for Native families by building skills rooted in culture, community, and care. We look forward to learning with you!

Deadline to apply is August 3rd: https://na2.hubs.ly/H06JVCL0

📍 Location: Anadarko, Oklahoma
📅 Dates: August 24–28, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM daily

06/24/2026

The Birthworkers of Alaska Annual Gathering (mentioned in the below post) is fundraising! Check out the site for your own "hold the Mother" swag! https://www.bonfire.com/baag-fundraising-2026/

06/18/2026

We're excited to share that our 2026 National Breastfeeding Month merchandise collection is now live! https://bit.ly/44Z1BL9

Show your support for the First Food field and help spread this year's theme, RISE: Resilience, Interdependence, Self-Determination, Empowerment. Every merchandise purchase helps support USBC's work to create a landscape of breastfeeding support for all families.

06/17/2026

🔥🌿 Save the Date! 🌿🔥
We are thrilled and eager to announce our first in‑person convening: The Gathering for Indigenous Milk Medicine, happening November 9–11, 2026 in Oklahoma City, OK.

This Gathering will bring together supporters, knowledge holders, birthworkers, lactation providers, and community members to honor Milk Medicine and celebrate Indigenous brilliance across generations. This opportunity to gather is in addition to our annual virtual celebration of Indigenous Milk Medicine Week in August. We can't wait to see you in Oklahoma City soon!

Registration opens July 15 — be on the lookout!
Mark your calendars and get ready for a beautiful time in community. ✨

06/07/2026

I got mine, now go get yours!! Help support Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective

Theme 2026- "We Keep the Fires Lit..." Artwork by: Julianne Denny . This year marks the 8th celebration of Indigenous Milk Medicine Week (IMMW)?held ...

05/10/2026

Happy Mothers Day to all you mamas!!!