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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.

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Two Spirit Survivor Story with Asa Wright

Asa Wright is the Executive Director for the Indigenous Peoples Power Project and the founder of the Portland Two-Spirit Society. He is a kidney cancer survivor and has been cancer-free for one year.
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Honoring Traditional Knowledge As Potential Cancer Prevention

This Cancer Prevention Month webinar seeks to bridge the gap between cancer prevention research and the pillars of traditional Indigenous Lifeways.
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Honoring the Journeys of Cancer Caregivers: An Indigenous Perspective

Through a series of interviews and first-hand accounts, listen to the stories shared by Indigenous caretakers in this webinar honoring cancer survivorship month.
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American Indian/Alaska Native Cancer Survivorship 101

This recorded webinar session provides an overview of survivorship among American Indian/Alaska Native cancer survivors
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Nutrition, Food Access, and Cancer Survivorship in partnership with the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan, Inc.

This Indigenous Pink webinar is in partnership with the Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan and provides an overview of the influence that nutrition and food access have along the cancer continuum (i.e., prevention, detection diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship), specifically breast cancer.

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Latseen: Everyday Strength

Góok dé (Get moving)! Stretches for everyday movement and Alaska Native Youth Olympic event demonstration.
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Celebrate Indigenous Life: Our Stories Are Sacred

Indigenous cancer survivors Maria DesJarlait (Red Lake Ojibwe), Chris Polasky (Sitka), and Asa Wright (Klamath) share their sacred stories.
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Holistic Approaches to Support Pain Management from Treatment Onset Through Survivorship

This recorded webinar take a closer look at various approaches that can support your pain management journey.
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Food as Comfort

Hear Indigenous chefs talk about how what we eat can be instrumental in healing our bodies and minds.
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AICAF Virtual Prayer Event

The American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF) hosted a virtual prayer event with Butch Felix (Rosebud Sioux) to begin our Celebrate Indigenous Life campaign in June.
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Celebrate Indigenous Life Honor Song

An honor song for cancer survivors, caregivers, and their families
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Healthy Native Foods Toolkit

Comprehensive Toolkit for Promoting and Integrating Healthy Native Foods into Community Health Programs
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Reclaiming Indigenous Food Relationships: Improving Health with Culture

Booklet on connecting cultural practices with health.
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Hepatitis C Resource for Native Communities

Educational Guide on Hepatitis C Prevention, Testing, and Treatment for Native American Communities
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Hepatitis B Resource for Native Communities

Educational Guide on Hepatitis B Prevention, Vaccination, and Its Link to Liver Cancer in Native Communities
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Liver Cancer Overview for Native Communities

General Overview of Liver Cancer Risk Factors, Prevention, and Early Detection for Native American Communities
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Caregiving During Holidays, Ceremonies & Special Occasions

Guide for Native Cancer Caregivers on Navigating Holidays, Ceremonies, and Special Events While Supporting a Loved One
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Family Health History Tree

Interactive Tool for Recording Family Health History to Identify Hereditary Cancer and Disease Risk
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Eating Well Together – Cancer Survivorship Nutrition Guide

Nutrition and Healthy Eating Resource for Native Cancer Survivors and Their Families
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Women’s Screenings and Vaccinations By Age: Over 65

Recommended Cancer Screenings and Vaccinations for Native Women Over Age 65
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