Resources First Food is Medicine: A Toolkit to Support Tribal Policies to Protect the First Food
This digital and printable toolkit was created by and for Indigenous communities. It's organized by topic, including community engagement as a foundation for good, community-driven and supported law and policy; types of Tribal laws and policies that can support breastfeeding/chestfeeding; and more!
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Human milk has been the traditional first food and first medicine of Indigenous communities throughout North America since time immemorial. Indigenous human milk supports strength and life and is connected with long-term positive health outcomes.
The First Food is Medicine toolkit can be viewed on your phone, computer, or tablet and can also be printed or downloaded for free!
This toolkit was developed to be a source of ideas and support for Tribal leaders, public health staff, child care providers, employers, and community members who seek to protect and sustain first food practices within their communities.