Indigenous
milk medicineweek 2026
August 8–14, 2026
“We KEeP The Fires Lit: Rising Through Milk Medicine”
The Countdown is on…
Programming agenda for Indigenous Milk Medicine Week 2026 - Dropping soon (THIS MONTH)
ANnouncements
Call for Proposals: Gathering for Indigenous Milk Medicine
November 9–11, 2026 • Oklahoma City, OK
We invite Indigenous birthworkers, lactation providers, community leaders, and knowledge holders to submit proposals for our first in‑person convening. We welcome educational sessions, storytelling, movement, cultural offerings, and creative approaches that uplift Indigenous Milk Medicine and celebrate our shared knowledge in community.
Deadline: July 17, 2026
sUPPORT THE Annual T‑Shirt Fundraiser — IMMW 2026
Our annual IMMW T‑Shirt Fundraiser is LIVE!
Consider supporting the cause.
The annual fundraiser helps sustain accessible virtual programming, community education, and culturally grounded events throughout the year. Every purchase directly supports the Indigenous community by holding space and celebrating the work of Indigenous educators, lactation providers, and uplifting families to continue with our traditional ways of life and nourishment.
Order by July 16 to receive your IMMW swag in time for this year’s virtual celebration taking place online August 8-14, 2026.
Giveaway Announcement
All fundraising purchases made between July 4–July 16 will be entered into a special IMMW giveaway.
Buy 4 or more items for an additional entry.
Already purchased before July 4? We want to INCLUDE you too.
If you bought a shirt earlier in the campaign and already received it, you can still enter the giveaway through social media:
✔️ Post a photo wearing your shirt
✔️ Tag @IndigenousMilkMedicineCollective
✔️ Use the hashtag #IMMW2026
OR
✔️ Comment on the T-shirt post (dated July 4) with a photo of your shirt (If you prefer not to show yourself, a photo of the shirt alone is perfect.)
This helps boost visibility and enters you into the drawing.
Community All: Share Your Voice
Consider contributing to IMMW 2026
As we celebrate Indigenous lactation as a vital aspect of continuity, communal care, and a living cultural practice, we encourage Indigenous community members to share their offerings and stories for Indigenous Milk Medicine Week this year.
SUNRISE CEREMONY OFFERING
If you would like to share a pre‑recorded prayer, song, movement, or other cultural expression in honor of our daily Sunrise Ceremonies during Indigenous Milk Medicine Week, you are invited to submit your information through the submission link provided.
UPLIFTING MILK MEDICINE JOURNEYS
If you would like to share photos and a brief reflection on your Milk Medicine journey, you are invited to submit your Milky Way Journey below. These stories help us honor the diversity of Indigenous lactation experiences during IMMW and gives hope and encourage to others who could relate and benefit from these healing stories.
Submit by July 25
Save the Date — The Gathering for Indigenous Milk Medicine
November 9–11, 2026 • Oklahoma City, OK
Join us for our first in‑person convening dedicated to Indigenous lactation, community knowledge, and collective care. If you are interested in presenting at this event, please see our flyer about “Request for Proposals” and consider submitting.
More details, registration, and agenda announcements will be shared soon around July 15.