The Pink Shawl Project

Inception of Pink Shawl 2003

Out come of focus group of Native American Women:

To identify barriers that Native American women encounter while seeking health care services.

Identify culturally appropriate ways to address these barriers that will encourage native women to participate in accessing services

The Pink Shawl Project

Creates a forum for Native Women to raise breast health awareness and education issues in a non invasive and culturally sensitive wayBrings multi generational teachings togetherReduces mistrust issues with western medicineDecreases negative issues with body image for all age groups

The Pink Shawl Project

Uses the International identified color of Breast Cancer awareness Pink to define the outcomes of the project

Uses cultural teaching of the shawl and its significance within the Native Community and the Pow-Wow circle to teach the importance of breast health

Encourages us all to take charge of our own health

Did You Know?

Every 2 minutes a female is diagnosed with breast cancer

This year more than 211,000 new cases of breast cancer are expected in United States?

Breast cancer is leading cause of death in females between 40-55?

Did You Know?

70% of all breast cancers are found through breast self exam, even thoughNot all lumps are detected by touch!Regular mammograms are an important part of a early detection program along with manual breast self exam

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Pink Shawl Tea/October 2004

Partners and Collaborations

Native American Community ServicesInter Tribal Council of MichiganMatch-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band PottawatomiGrand Valley UniversityHope CollegeAvon FoundationMany Federally Recognized Indian Nations throughout the United States and Indigenous Nations around the world

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Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band Pottawatomi

1743 142nd aveP.O. Box 306Dorr Michigan 493231-616-681-0360