Parents Call for More Sesame Street Breastfeeding Segments Like 1977 With Buffy Sainte-Marie

ICTMN Staff
January 12, 2012
In a 1977 episode of Sesame Street, famous Cree singer Buffy Sainte-Marie explains breastfeeding to Big Bird, while feeding her baby...

Embrace World Breastfeeding Week and its Role in Taking Back Native Culture

Rob Capriccioso
July 30, 2011
The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA)—a global network of individuals and organizations concerned with the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding worldwide...

Feds Support Native Breastfeeding

Rob Capriccioso
June 28, 2011
In a win for Native moms who want increased psychological support in their efforts to raise healthy families, the Office of the First Lady has embarked on a breastfeeding awareness...

IHS Launches Breastfeeding Initiative through Let’s Move! in Indian Country

ICTMN Staff
June 22, 2011
The Indian Health Service has launched a new breastfeeding initiative designed to create a healthy start on life and prevent childhood obesity as part of the Let’s Move!...

Cherokee Nation Opens Breastfeeding Services Center

ICTMN Staff
May 08, 2011
The Cherokee Nation held an open house May 4 for its new breastfeeding center...

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