ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

Welcome Relatives & Community Partners.

Now in its 7th year, the Indigenous Milk Medicine Conference returns as part of Indigenous Milk Medicine Week (August 8–14, 2025)— a virtual gathering rooted in community care, ceremony, and Indigenous first food knowledge passed through generations. Hosted by the Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective, this gathering is held in deep love for our communities and with respect for the ancestral knowledge that continues to nourish, connect, and strengthen us.


“Unapologetically Indigenous: Love, Landback, and Liberation,”

This year’s theme braids together our cultural, political, and spiritual realities:

Love is ceremony, kinship, and connection.

Landback is the reclamation of place, language, and memory.

Liberation is health and sovereignty—defined on our own terms.

It invites us to return to our roots, speak our truths, and uplift lactation as a cultural and biological practice—one that protects, connects, and strengthens our communities across generations. Together, we learn, heal, and carry forward the knowledge and power of those who came before us, while creating space for those yet to come. 

This August, we invite you to learn, move, celebrate, and heal with us! The virtual conference sessions will take place August 11–14, featuring voices from across Turtle Island including birthworkers, lactation educators, knowledge holders, artists, and organizers.


Also Join Us for Indigenous Milk Medicine Week 2025

August 8-14, virtually

  • Daily Sunrise Ceremonies
  • The annual Virtual 5K
  • Indigenous Lactation Awards
  • Movement and Wellness Sessions
  • Community engagement across our social platforms- IMMC Facebook | Instagram


This is more than a conference—it’s a call to return to what grounds us, to speak our truths boldly, and to be in community with care, strength, and joy.


Cost of Attendance

This virtual gathering is free to attend, made possible by the love, labor, and commitment of the Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective, along with generous community support. We invite you to consider making a donation—any amount is deeply appreciated and helps sustain this culturally rooted, community-led work, supporting speaker honoraria, technology access, and community programming.


Support the Annual IMMW T-shirt Fundraiser

Fundraising campaign now open - Consider purchasing your 2025 edition merch! T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, and more! New this year... Youth size t-shirts 

Order by July 18 to receive by August 8.

Get yours today! 

Thank you in advance for your support!

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

The 2025 Indigenous Milk Medicine Conference will be held during the annual Indigenous Milk Medicine Week- August 8–14, 2025.

Conference Dates: Monday, August 11 - Thursday, August 14, 2025

Time: 2 PM ET  |  Location: Virtual (Zoom / Live stream)

For: In the spirit of community, healing, and sovereignty, we invite all relatives, birth workers, healthcare providers, lactation advocates, and families to join us in celebration of Indigenous Milk Medicine.

Cost: Free

Note: Our full agenda with session titles, speakers, and featured guests - COMING SOON. In the meantime, here is what you can expect so you can plan your time and register early with confidence:


Pre-Conference Events (Online & Social Media)

+ + Friday, August 8 – Kickoff Celebration + +

"Seven Years Strong: Honoring Our Journey and Igniting the Future"

Come be part of a session that honors the strength of our collective journey, explores this year’s powerful theme, lifts up our featured artist, and shares what’s ahead for Indigenous Milk Medicine Week. Hosted by the Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective & Founder Jasha Lyons Echo-Hawk (they/ them) - Seminole, Pawnee, Mvskoke-Creek, Omaha, Iowa | Time: TBA


+ + Saturday, August 9 – Virtual 5K + Movement Sessions + +

In celebration of Milk Medicine Week, we invite you to move in a way that feels good to you- walk, jog, stretch, or run. However you move, do so with intention, joy, and connection. Movement activities will continue throughout the weekend, with more details to come. Time: You can participate at any time throughout the day, alongside family, friends, or colleagues. Don't forget to share a photo of your participation in this year's virtual 5K on social media and use our hashtag!


+ + Sunday, August 10 – Indigenous Lactation Counselor Awards + +

The awards ceremony honors and uplifts changemakers in Indigenous lactation. 

Hosted by Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective Members, Kimberly Moore-Salas (IBCLC) – Diné and Camie Jae Goldhammer (MSW, LICSW, IBCLC) – Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyaté | Time: TBA


Daily Ceremonial Offerings & Social Engagement

Sunrise Ceremonies: Begin each day with offerings shared on our social media—prayers, songs, and affirmations in honor of Indigenous Milk Medicine

Spirit Days & Story Sharing: Follow along on Facebook and Instagram for community activities, storytelling prompts, and ways to engage throughout the week

Speaker Line Up

Full speaker lineup and session titles will be announced in late July.  We encourage you to register now and stay connected for updates.

Conference Format – August 11–14 (Mon–Thurs)

Each day includes a 3-hour session block with:

  • 2 virtual sessions daily, each 60 minutes
  • A 30-minute intermission in between for rest, reflection, movement, and community announcements
  • Opening and closing offerings that honor the spiritual and cultural significance of our gathering


Daily Session Start Time: 

Time ZoneStart TimeBlock Time
Hawaiʻi-Aleutian8:00 AM8:00 am - 11:00 am
Alaska10:00 AM10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Pacific11:00 AM11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Mountain12:00 PM12:00 - 3:00 pm
Central1:00 PM1:00 - 4:00 pm
Eastern2:00 PM2:00 - 5:00 pm


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Information to Know Before Signing Up

Host: The 2025 Indigenous Milk Medicine Conference is lovingly hosted by the Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective (IMMC)—a grassroots organization devoted to honoring and uplifting Native first food experiences. Through centering healing, traditional wisdom, and community wellness, IMMC promotes visibility, cultural preservation, and equity in Indigenous milk practices.

Why Register?  Registration helps us stay connected. When you sign up, we’re able to:

  • Provide you with secure access links to sessions and celebrations
  • Keep you informed with timely updates throughout Indigenous Milk Medicine Week
  • Learn more about the communities we are serving to ensure continued relevance and respectful support

Your participation helps us sustain this work for generations to come.

Deadline to Register: August 7, 2025  

Cost: This virtual gathering is free to attend, made possible by the love, labor, and commitment of the Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective, along with generous community support. We invite you to consider making a donation—any amount is deeply appreciated and helps sustain this culturally rooted, community-led work, supporting speaker honoraria, technology access, and community programming. Opportunity provided upon registration submission or directly on the IMMC website.


Ready to Join Us?

CHOOSE YOUR IMMW 2025 EXPERIENCE

Let us know how you plan to participate:

  • For those who wish to join the journey from beginning to end. Includes all sessions, celebrations & ceremonies:

    ++ Aug 8 – IMMW Kickoff Session

    ++ Aug 9 – Virtual 5K & Movement Sessions — an invitation to move with loved ones in celebration of Milk Medicine, ancestral nourishment, and community vitality

    ++ Aug 10 – Annual Indigenous Lactation Counselor Awards hosted by IBCLCs Kimberly Moore-Salas & Camie Jae Goldhammer

    ++ Aug 11–14 – Conference Sessions: engage with Indigenous educators, healers, birthworkers, and knowledge keepers. These educational sessions offer space for learning, reflection, and re-rooting in our collective strength.

    ++ Conference participants will receive a Certificate of Completion upon successfully attending the required sessions.

  • Perfect for those participating via Facebook, Instagram & Spirit Days Includes:

    ++ Access to the Kickoff Session (Aug 8)

    ++ Invitation to participate in the virtual 5K (Aug 9) and other movement sessions

    ++ Annual Indigenous Lactation Counselor Awards (Aug 10)

    ++ Participation in daily Spirit Days and social media sharing throughout Indigenous Milk Medicine Week (Aug 8-14)

  • Ideal for participants focused on educational sessions and community teachings. Includes:

    ++ Full weekday conference programming (Aug 11–14)

    ++ Topics include: traditional teachings, intergenerational knowledge, Indigenous lactation and birthwork, healing through movement, storywork, cultural organizing, and collective resistance.

    ++ Conference participants will receive a Certificate of Completion upon successfully attending the required sessions.


For questions, contact us: [email protected]

CONFERENCE SESSIONS

Potential Session Topics Could Include:

  • Traditional teachings and intergenerational knowledge
  • Lactation, birthwork, and infant feeding education
  • Indigenous community care and healing
  • Movement-based or body-centered practices
  • Cultural organizing, storytelling, and resistance

Speaker Line Up Coming Soon!

  • Day 1 - August 11

    Day 1 - August 11

    Session information coming soon.

    Time: 2 pm ET

  • Day 2 - August 12

    Day 2 - August 12

    Session information coming soon.

    Time: 2 pm ET

  • Day 3 - August 13

    Day 3 - August 13

    Session information coming soon.

    Time: 2 pm ET

  • Day 4 - August 14

    Day 4 - August 14

    Session information coming soon.

    Time: 2 pm ET

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