Indigenous Pink Day
Join AICAF on October 15, 2020 to celebrate Indigenous Pink Day!
Indigenous Pink Day is a national breast cancer awareness campaign for Native people. Our team invites Indigenous people of all ages to join us by wearing pink and sharing photos on social media using the hashtag #IndigenousPink to raise awareness of breast cancer in Indian Country. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Native women, and is the second leading cause of cancer death. However, all bodies have breast tissue and are at risk for developing breast cancer. Indigenous Pink Day aims to educate Native communities about the importance of early detection, and remind women, men, non-binary, and genderfluid relatives to talk to their doctors about breast cancer screening. Because this national campaign happens on a digital platform, community members are able to participate from anywhere!
Engage with us using the Indigenous Pink Calendar
All bodies have breast tissue and can benefit from engaging in breast health activities! Use the Indigenous Pink Calendar to learn, get involved, and raise awareness of Indigenous breast cancer burdens throughout the month. Show your pink pride by posting pictures of yourself on social media using #IndigenousPink and tagging American Indian Cancer Foundation. We look forward to engaging with you!
Other ways to get invovled:
Honor.
Cherish relatives by using inclusive language when sharing that anyone can get breast cancer. Support all relatives by sharing resources and screening opportunities.
Learn.
Engage with us the entire month of October as we provide new breast cancer resources, toolkits, and webinars. Stay informed about breast health and share our educational materials with your loved ones!
Share.
Share a picture of yourself wearing pink on AICAF’s social media using the hashtag #IndigenousPink. Talk to your friends and family about the importance of screening and encourage them to adopt healthy habits.
Get Screened.
Talk to your healthcare provider for advice and information on breast cancer screenings.
Talk to your loved ones about the importance of early detection and encourage them to schedule a mammogram.
Take AICAF's Indigenous Pink Screening Pledge and commit to getting screened.
Host an Event.
AICAF offers many opportunities for involvement in Indigenous Pink. Host an event in your community to raise breast cancer awareness.
Join our community.
Like the American Indian Cancer Foundation on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and sign up for our newsletter.
Donate.
A gift to the American Indian Cancer Foundation helps us strengthen our programs, build larger campaigns, and provide more resources to families across Indian Country. While grants and contracts fund projects, it’s generous donors like you that play a vital role in making this work happen!
#IndigenousPink Social Media Toolkit
The Indigenous Pink Social Media Toolkit is for tribal health systems, clinic teams, and communications professionals who want to get involved in the conversation surrounding Indigenous breast health. The toolkit provides breast health basics, social media best practices, and sample social media posts.