American Indian Cancer Foundation

06/04/2026

You hear us talk about the Screen Our Circle Program, but how do our partner's feel? Swipe through to read this testimony from our amazing partner at Texas Native Health. 🩷

The team at AICAF is grateful for these meaningful relationships in the communities, and working together to increase access to cancer screening in Indian Country! 💪

Want to learn more about Screen Our Circle? Visit https://americanindiancancer.org/resource/breast-cancer-screen-our-circle/

06/03/2026

Did you know you can help support AICAF when you're shopping online at Wal-Mart?! 🤯

We were recently accepted as a non-profit that you can round up your change to benefit when shopping at walmart.com!

Here's how:
🌟Visit the Site: Go to walmart.com/sparkgood and sign in to your account.
🌟Search for a Charity: Search for local charities by name, cause, or zip code.
🌟Select and Save: Click "Select this Charity" under the Round Up option.
🌟Automate: You can opt-in to have your future orders automatically round up and donate to that chosen charity.

Sharing is caring, relatives! Share this post to let your loved ones know together we can have a big impact in Indian Country with small changes! ❤️

06/02/2026

This has been a busy season out in the community, relatives! We were honored to complete our first site visit with our newest Screen Our Circle (SOC) clinic partner, Indian Family Health Clinic in Great Falls, Montana.

Indian Family Health Clinic continues to find meaningful ways to remove barriers and meet patients where they are. They offer traditional medicines at the front entrance, a healing medicinal garden, on-site gym, and dedicated providers creating quality time for patient care. ❤️

Their commitment to community-centered healing is inspiring.

We are so grateful to partner with organizations deeply dedicated to the health and wellbeing of Native communities. Together we are working towards a better future for our next seven generations; one where cancer is no longer a leading cause of death for our communities.

06/01/2026

June is Cancer Survivor Awareness Month, which also marks AICAF's 8th Annual Celebrate Indigenous Life Campaign. 💜

Cancer survivors are sacred, relatives.

We honor not only those who have faced a cancer diagnosis, but also the relatives and caregivers whose lives are deeply impacted. They, too, are survivors.

This year, we invite you to walk in honor of Indigenous cancer survivors. Together, we will raise awareness about the cancer burdens affecting Native communities, uplift survivor voices, and celebrate their courage and resilience. 💪

Commit to taking a walk in June and encourage your family, friends, and relatives to join you. Everyone who signs up will be entered for a chance to win a gift. https://forms.office.com/r/p2GpKTNj5f

We also invite you to share photos with us if you’re walking in honor of a survivor in your life.

Plus, check out the official AICAF Merch Store and pick up a shirt, tote, sticker, or hoodie to support the work we're doing: https://aicaf-store.printful.me/

Stay tuned throughout the month for resources, chances to get involved, and stories of hope.

05/31/2026

Join us for a meaningful virtual gathering in honor of the 2nd Annual Keep To***co Sacred Day.

05/31/2026

Today, relatives! We’ll see you there!

Keep To***co Sacred Day is THIS Sunday, May 31st from 11AM-11:30AM CST.

Join us for a short and impactful virtual zoom gathering for:
🤍Welcome and opening comments from AICAF Chief Executive Officer Melissa Buffalo, and Deputy Director CoCo Villaluz
💛To***co song by our friends at Indigenous People's Task Force
❤️Prayer and reflection
🖤Closing remarks and moving forward in a good way

RSVP to our Facebook event to let us know you'll be joining us: https://www.facebook.com/share/17nzPQXo8N/

Use the zoom link here to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82348820280

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05/29/2026

Oklahoma based organizations, we have an opportunity for a $1500 microgrants to support community health in your community focusing on food insecurity and food sovereignty, built environment and physical activity.💪🌱🫐

Here's what you need to know:

-Initiative must be created using AICAF's Community Health Assessment Toolkit:https://americanindiancancer.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Community-Health-Assessment-Toolkit_Sept-2025.pdf
-Microgrant must be used to purchase $25 gift cards for participants.
-Applicants must be based in Oklahoma, US.
-Applications can be submitted here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=bcc5qVhId0GnFrOo9sogx0SHjiluNTVGuDJMwzot4RpUOEdZRlM2UEkwRUQ4T0JSM09KRkFXSFFKRSQlQCN0PWcu
-Applications will be accepted until June 4th, 2026, so there's a quick turnaround for those interested!

05/28/2026

Keep To***co Sacred Day is THIS Sunday, May 31st from 11AM-11:30AM CST.

Join us for a short and impactful virtual zoom gathering for:
🤍Welcome and opening comments from AICAF Chief Executive Officer Melissa Buffalo, and Deputy Director CoCo Villaluz
💛To***co song by our friends at Indigenous People's Task Force
❤️Prayer and reflection
🖤Closing remarks and moving forward in a good way

RSVP to our Facebook event to let us know you'll be joining us: https://www.facebook.com/share/17nzPQXo8N/

Use the zoom link here to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82348820280

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05/27/2026

☀️Skin Cancer Awareness Month is coming to an end, but that definitely doesn't mean we can forget about skin health, relatives!

Our team put together this resource for you: our relatives, clinics, partners, advocates, patients, and allies. ❤️ Protect your skin, protect your future with these sun safety tips and info for checking your skin.

Print it, share it, use it! Download the full file from our website library here: https://ow.ly/bcKV50Z4pRt