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Apr 10

The CDC reports that young people living with HIV are the least likely of any age group to be retained in care and have a suppressed viral load. Advocates for Youth recognizes that addressing HIV in youth requires that young people have access to honest and inclusive information and tools they need to make informed decisions.

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Apr 10

Waqaa! Cama'i!
As a caring adult, you can influence healthy behaviors in youth by simply talking to them. Discussing relationships, consent, safe dating and other topics related to sexual wellness helps to form the skills youth need to express boundaries.

Having these genuine conversations can help inform youth about safer-sex practices to prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted infections and diseases, such as HIV. Genuine conversations also destigmatize topics, such as HIV testing or health care plans.

Taking the time to have these conversations not only builds healthy behaviors, but can also prevent potentially dangerous situations. However, starting these conversations can feel challenging. That's understandable!

Talking is Power! is a text line for caring adults - text EMPOWER to 97779 to receive text messages on how to talk about sexual health topics with youth and young adults.

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Apr 10

Did you know that most chlamydia infections don't cause signs or symptoms? This very treatable sexually transmitted infection (STI) can be passed from person to person during any sexual activity - vaginal, anal or oral. It can also be passed from mom to baby during childbirth.

Protect yourself with safer-sex kits and educational supplies, like this educational chlamydia card, from iknowmine.org/shop! Arm yourself with the facts at: www.iknowmine.org/topic/chlamydia/

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Apr 8

Did you know?
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that can result in permanent liver damage, liver cancer, liver failure or even death.

Hepatitis C can be spread through a few different ways: contact with infected blood, through bodily fluids during vaginal/anal/oral sex, and it can even pass from mom to baby during the birthing process if the mother is infected.
Luckily, the symptoms can be treated. The only way to find out if you have hepatitis is through a blood test or physical exam.

To learn more, visit: www.iknowmine.org/topic/hepatitis/

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Apr 6

✨✨🎥DEADLINE EXTENDED!🎥✨✨

Call for talent: Harm reduction is a compassionate approach to substance misuse, help share the message.

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is beginning a public health education campaign about the ways we can help reduce the potential harms from substance misuse. On-camera talent is needed for a public service announcement to air around Alaska on digital and broadcast distribution.

Participants must be available in Anchorage for a 5-hour period on a day to be determined the week of April 12-16.

Call for talent

Who: (1) Alaska Native man age 18-30; (1) Alaska Native man age 45-65; (1) male for off-camera vocal talent
Availability: 5-hour session to be scheduled on one day the week of April 5-9.

Talent fee: $200 following completion of video

To register interest: Email akamarketing@anthc.org by April 9 with your photo, availability the week of April 12-16, and contact phone or email for follow up.

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Apr 3

This month, we'll be raising awareness on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and diseases (STDs). We know - it can be a tough and awkward topic, but it's an important aspect of taking care of yourself. 🤗🤗🤗

To start, it's always great to know your current health status. What better way than to get tested? Order a free and discreet STI self-test kit at www.iknowmine.org/sti-self-test.

Not sure where to test? Visit iknowmine's Find a Clinic page to look up a health care facility near you! www.iknowmine.org/find-a-clinic/

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Apr 1

Today closes out Alaska's 2021 Sobriety Awareness Month. Finding treatment for alcohol or substance misuse can be one of the most challenging steps to recovery. But getting help for an alcohol or substance use problem will provide an opportunity to live a healthier and more productive life.

To learn more, visit bit.ly/2PMVbxJ

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Mar 27

Waqaa! Cama'i!
As a caring adult, you can influence healthy behaviors in youth by simply talking to them. Discussing relationships, consent, safe dating and other topics related to sexual wellness helps to form the skills youth need to express boundaries.

Taking the time to have these conversations not only builds healthy behaviors, but can also prevent potentially dangerous situations. However, starting these conversations can feel challenging. That's understandable!

Talking is Power! is a text line for caring adults - text EMPOWER to 97779 to receive text messages on how to talk about sexual health topics with youth and young adults.

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Mar 27

Are you ready to talk about substance use in the classroom? Not sure where to start? We've got you covered with a culturally relevant lesson plan.

"Alcohol, Tobacco, & Other Drugs" is a free lesson plan, developed for Alaskan youth to explore substance use and relevant topics. Available in both online and offline formats, this lesson plan serves as a great conversation starter and includes a variety of teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles.

The iknowmine team developed a supplemental text messaging campaign for an Alaska Native youth audience. Encourage your students to text "Healthy choices" to 97779.

To learn more, visit bit.ly/3emx5Eb

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Mar 25

Learn the lingo - it's an important aspect in supporting your loved ones during recovery month. Language Matters!

Do you know the difference between the terms 'substance abuse' and 'substance misuse'? What about the difference between 'sobriety' and 'recovery'?

To learn more, please visit: bit.ly/3kYqmlh

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Mar 21

It has been four decades since HIV/AIDS has been reported in the U.S. Since that initial report, we have learned so much about prevention and treatment.

Individuals can now make informed lifestyle choices to reduce their risk of transmission. This includes the decision to take daily medication to reduce the chances of contracting HIV.

If an individual receives a positive result for HIV, it is possible to live well with health care support and treatment. Following a medication regimen not only helps individuals living with HIV stay healthy, but it also prevents the transmission of the virus to others.

Early detection has a substantially positive impact on health outcomes. Make HIV testing a regular part of your health care routine. Now you can do so regardless of immediate access to a health care facility.

Order a free HIV self-test kit:
www.iknowmine.org/hiv-self-test

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Mar 20

Today is National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
HIV has a disproportionate impact on Alaska Native and American Indian populations. Four out of five Native people knew they had HIV. This means 20% of Native people with HIV did not know they had the virus.
Often times people don't know their status because they are unaware of their sexual partner(s) risk factors, which includes injection drug use and risky sex practices. Knowing your HIV status is important for developing a plan to protect yourself and your sexual partner(s).

To learn more, visit the CDC's webpage: bit.ly/3aotwK0

Image credit: NNHAAD.org

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Mar 20

March 20 is National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day to address the impact of HIV on American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian people and to encourage HIV testing, prevention and treatment in Native communities. #NNHAAD #StopHIVTogether

Source: Center for Disease Control

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Mar 18

Opioids, a class of drugs that reduce pain, include both prescription drugs and heroin. They are associated with HIV transmission as a result of risk behaviors, such as unsafe sex and sharing infected needles. Opioids have also been linked to a recent HIV outbreak nation-wide.

Ways to prevent HIV transmission include the use of clean injection equipment and safe-sex practices, such as regular condom use.

To learn more about opioids, their misuse and related resources, please visit: bit.ly/3enaDuO

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Mar 13

Waqaa! Cama'i!
Are you ready to learn about substance use? Many teenagers have questions about using alcohol, tobacco or marijuana and aren't sure how to talk friends or family about these topics. That's ok!

Text HEALTHY CHOICES to 97779 to receive text messages with basic information about substances and their uses.

Once you gain a basic understanding of substance use, we hope you will find the confidence to talk about it with people you trust and to make decisions based on your goals and values.

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Mar 13

Injection drug use (IDU) can be a direct route of HIV transmission if people share needles, syringes or other injection materials that are contaminated with HIV.

Order a harm reduction kit to get the supplies needed to lower the risk of HIV transmission. Place an order for yourself or on behalf of someone you know who participates in IDU.

The iknowmine.org harm reduction kits include capped needles, fentanyl testing strips, chlorine disinfecting tables, educational materials and more safety items.

To place an order, visit iknowmine.org/product/harm-reduction-kit-individual/

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Mar 11

1 in 9 women with HIV are unaware they have it.* People who do not know they have HIV cannot take advantage of HIV care and treatment.

There are many reasons women are unaware of their HIV status. A frequent
reason is that women are unaware of their sex partner(s) risk factors, such as injection drug use or men who have unsafe sex with men.

Unsure of your HIV status? Order a free HIV self-test kit - shipped discreetly to your Alaska mailing address: iknowmine.org/product/hiv-self-test-kit/

*Source: @cdcgov

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Mar 9

🔺‼️Limited time only‼️🔺
Looking for Indigenous-designed streetwear? Check out the We R Native store.
Visit bit.ly/3t0i4vH or text "GEAR" to 97779 to view the store.

Hurry though! The store closes Friday, March 12.

Most proceeds benefit the @wernative Ambassador Program, which promotes Native youth leadership to effect self-determined change.

Tribal programs and other sites wanting to order via Purchase Orders? Email Tommy Ghost Dog at tghostdog@npaihb.org and he’ll get you taken care of.

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Mar 8

International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It is also day to call for gender equality. When we come together to celebrate women's achievements or rally for women's equality, we effect change.

Here are a few Alaska-based, female-focused nonprofits to consider supporting:
- Alaska Native Sisterhood
- @aknwrc
- Tundra Women's Coalition
- Data for Indigenous Justice
- Alaska National Organization for Women
- @YWCAAK
- General Federation of Women's Clubs Anchorage Woman's Club

Please note this is not a comprehensive list, and some included are national organizations with Alaska chapters. Feel free to comment or tag additional nonprofits!

Image credit: @fsdk12

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Mar 6

Substance misuse, or substance use disorders, are closely associated with an increased risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). When using mind-altering substances, it becomes difficult to think clearly and the chance of engaging in risky behaviors, such as unsafe sex, increases.

Not sure of your HIV or STI status?
Order a private and discreet self-test kit at www.iknowmine.org/shop/.