Lac Du Flambeau, WI
The purpose of the Breastfeeding and First Food Program is to build community support for breastfeeding through educational initiatives to increase the duration rates of breastfeeding in Tribal Communities in Wisconsin.
Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of the Lac du Flambeau Reservation of Wisconsin
Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of the Lac du Flambeau Reservation of Wisconsin
This project will empower Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council Inc. to deliver 2 educational sessions on traditional first foods for breastfeeding, distribute 35 food boxes with recipes to lactating families, host 2 events for Indigenous Milk Medicine Week, and support Indigenous Lactation Counselors in organizing 3 educational events in their communities.
Inter-Tribal
Educational materials, sessions, and support groups for Wisconsin tribes supporting Indigenous birthing practices.
Inter-Tribal
The purpose of this program is to increase breastfeeding initiation and duration rates in tribal communities in Wisconsin. The well-documented benefits of breastfeeding, for both mother and baby, will improve health in tribal communities for future generations. This program strives to strengthen community support and education through training and outreach.
Inter-Tribal