Indigenous Milk Medicine Week casts light on a vital tradition that has anchored Indigenous communities for generations. "The practice of breastfeeding respects our heritage and culture and strengthens our children, our communities, and our future," as stated by the City of Minneapolis Health Department.
As detailed by the City of Minneapolis Health Department, "Breastfeeding has always been a traditional practice in Indigenous communities." This week serves to remind us that some of the most profound medicine comes not only from modern science but from the wellspring of culture and tradition.
