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AICAF is committed to developing culturally tailored tools and cancer resources that support survivors and caregivers, educate healthcare providers, increase awareness, and foster prevention through healthy living. Together, we are working to create a better future for our next seven generations, where cancer is no longer a leading cause of death for our communities.

Resource by Subject

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Educational Resource Addressing Commercial Tobacco Use and Cancer Risk Among Native Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ Communities
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Youth-Focused Resource on Reclaiming Traditional Indigenous Health Practices and Rejecting Commercial Tobacco
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Cultural and Health Guide on Distinguishing Sacred Traditional Tobacco from Commercial Tobacco in Native Communities
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Educational Resource on the Role of Sacred Traditional Tobacco in Promoting Health in Native Communities
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Anti-Vaping Educational Resource for Native Communities Emphasizing Traditional Tobacco as Sacred
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Educational Resource on the Warning Signs and Symptoms of Lung Cancer for Native Communities
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Awareness Guide Explaining How to Recognize Lung Cancer Symptoms and When to See a Doctor
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Visual Infographic on the Cultural and Spiritual Significance of Sacred Traditional Tobacco in Indigenous Communities
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Guide to Discussing and Documenting End-of-Life Care Wishes for Native Cancer Patients and Their Families
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This video features American Indians from across Indian Country! It was made In partnership with Well For Culture!
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AICAF presents a lightning webinar that shows you how to use the "Ordering Nutritious & Indigenous Foods: Guidelines & Checklist." Follow the slides and learn about ways to make your community meals healthier and more indigenous!
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Webinar overviewing healthy, Indigenous foods policy work in the Lower Sioux Indian community.
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Indigenous people have long known that food is medicine and have respected and used it as such. In this recorded webinar two of these food champions share their knowledge by way of telling their story.
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AICAF’s Prevention and Policy staff, Melanie Plucinski and Daanis Chosa led a webinar titled, ‘Advancing Health Equity: Policy, System and Environmental (PSE) Change”
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This recorded webinar is presented by Dr. Anne Joseph, MD, MPH, University of Minnesota. Dr. Joseph, iQuits co-investigator, research interests are in tobacco control and her work has focused on smoking cessation and smoking reduction interventions for special populations of
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Happy Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! Join AICAF for our ⚡️lightning ⚡️ webinar as we discuss a colorectal cancer screening option, stool testing.

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AICAF presents a recorded follow up webinar to "Can I prevent cervical cancer?" Follow along with Dr. Amanda Bruegl to learn about abnormal Pap test results.
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To raise awareness for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the American Indian Cancer Foundation presented the "Can I prevent cervical cancer?" webinar in collaboration with Dr. Amanda Bruegl. Watch and share with your network to help spread awareness!
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Did you know there are different cervical cancer screening guidelines for those who are HIV positive? Dr. Bruegl discusses the unique screening guidelines for this special population.
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This recorded webinar focuses on unusual case studies related to cervical cancer screening and confusing results that do not necessarily fit the treatment algorithm.