American Indian Cancer Foundation
Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign(October): Indigenous Pink Breast Cancer | American Indian Cancer Foundation Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death for Native women. Breast cancer occurs when breast cells grow abnormally and uncontrollably, forming tumors. These tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Malignant tumors can spread to other parts of the body. Most breast cancers start in the milk-producing glands or the ducts that carry milk to the nipple. Keeping
Where the Land and People Become One Again
Herring Pond WAMPANOAG Tribal Land Fundraising Campaign Where the Land and People Become One Again The Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe is restoring and revitalizing Indigenous communities through the protection of Land, the renewal of our culture, and the strengthening of our people. Our work is guided by Traditional Ecological Knowledge, the teachings carried forward by our ancestors, and the responsibility we hold to care for the Land that has sustained our families since time immemorial.
Let’s create the future we want!
Take our 2026 Community Health Equity Survey. Your experiences and ideas will help guide decisions about programs and resources in your community. The survey is available in 11 languages, easy to take, and anonymous. The survey is also available in American Sign Language (ASL). Take the Survey! Community Health Equity Survey 2026 Related posts: Honoring Elders: Protecting Our Future Through Our Past Breathing Strong: COPD Awareness in Our Community The Roots of Wellness: Wampanoag Foodways
Honoring Memory: Alzheimer’s & Dementia in Our Communities
Memory connects us to who we are. When our elders lose their memory, our families lose part of our living history. This June, during National Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe raises awareness about Alzheimer’s and dementia, protecting the minds and spirits of our elders. 📊 The Crisis in Numbers 🌿 The Impact on Indigenous Communities Alzheimer’s and dementia affect more than individuals—they reshape families and communities. When an elder forgets,
Our Elders, Our Strength
Elders are the roots of our communities. They carry our traditions, teach our languages, and remind us who we are. This May, during Older Americans Month and Mental Health Awareness Month, the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe lifts up our elders once again, honoring their wisdom and reminding our people that protecting their health is protecting our culture. 📊 The Crisis in Numbers 🌿 The Impact on Indigenous Communities For Wampanoag people, elders are teachers, storytellers,
The Roots of Wellness: Wampanoag Foodways
For generations, the Wampanoag people have known what modern science confirms today: food is medicine, and land is life. In April, during National Minority Health Month and Earth Day (April 22), the Herring Pond Wampanoag Tribe celebrates traditional foodways as pathways to wellness, sovereignty, and environmental balance. 📊 The Crisis in Numbers 🌿 The Impact on Indigenous Communities Foodways are more than nutrition—they are the ceremonies, planting practices, fishing, and cooking methods that define identity.