Celebrate Indigenous Life
The American Indian Cancer Foundation invites you to join us in recognizing National Cancer Survivor Awareness Month this June. Cancer is the leading cause of death among Native women and the second leading cause of death among Native men. AICAF’s Celebrate Indigenous Life campaign aims to honor, support, and raise awareness of Native cancer survivors. Because this national campaign happens on a digital platform, community members are able to participate from anywhere! Get involved by raising awareness of Indigenous cancer burdens, uplifting the voices of our community, and celebrating the strength and resiliency of survivors everywhere. #CelebrateIndigenousLife
Wear Lavender.
Wear lavender and cherish relatives impacted by a cancer diagnosis on Thursday, June 20, 2024 for Celebrate Indigenous Life Day. Listen to their stories, learn from their wisdom, and celebrate their sacred lives.
Share.
Start a conversation with members of your community on Indigenous cancer burdens and share a story from our Survivor Story Series.
Messages of Hope- We invite not only cancer survivors to share their stories but anyone whose life has been touched by cancer. Unite with us in providing strength, empathy, and unwavering support to those navigating this disease. Kindly share your thoughts, enabling us to spread your words of wisdom within our community. We aim to raise awareness of survivorship from an Indigenous perspective by sharing these messages of hope.
Learn.
Learn from our culturally-tailored resources and Indigenous cancer survivors. AICAF will be sharing Indigenous Cancer Stories from; survivors, caregivers, and their families. It aims to uplift the voices of our warriors, providing them with a platform to share their experiences while inspiring Native people to be proactive about their health. Check out our 2023 Evaluation Report.
Engage.
Like the American Indian Cancer Foundation on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on upcoming events and cancer awareness campaigns.
Use the 2024 Celebrate Indigenous Life Campaign Toolkit! It includes sample posts for social media that can be easily copied and pasted into the social media platform of your choice. We encourage you to personalize these posts with pictures and information that is unique to your community and use the hashtag #CelebrateIndigenousLife
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 specific projects, generous donors like you play a vital role in making this work happen!