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We’re thrilled to announce that our store will be reopening this Monday, April 7. Please note, quantities will be limited and some items may be restricted.

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Mar 20

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Honor Our Ancestors, Protect Our People, Get Tested.❤

National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NNHAAD), observed on March 20th every year, raises awareness about HIV/AIDS in Native communities.

It encourages events focused on HIV testing, prevention, and care, while honoring those affected by HIV and remembering our community members lost to AIDS-related complications. If you are sexually active, getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases is crucial to protecting your health and the health of others.

Together we can stop the spread of HIV.❤

Find a clinic near you for confidential, low-cost, or free testing at https://gettested.cdc.gov/

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Mar 19

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📣 Important Update: Temporary Store Pause

Hey everyone! Due to being short-staffed and working hard to catch up on things, we are temporarily pausing our store services. We truly appreciate your understanding and support during this time. 🙏

We’re working on getting everything back on track and hope to be reopening soon. Thanks so much for your patience, and we can’t wait to welcome you back! 💙

Stay tuned for updates! ✨

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Mar 6

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🚨 We’re Hiring: Office Specialist III - ANTHC (Job ID: 2671) 🚨
We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Office Specialist III to join our HIV/STD Prevention Program team This person will play a key role in the flow and management of the iKnowMine project, supporting our efforts in harm reduction and community outreach.

🔹 Key Responsibilities:
• Mail-outs & Inventory Management
• Customer Service
• Staff Support
• Occasional travel for community outreach
🔹 Preferred Qualifications:
• Team player with a passion for wellness initiatives.
• Lived or professional experience with 2sLGBTQIA+, HIV, STIs, harm reduction and/or behavioral health.
• Proven ability to train and collaborate with diverse communities, including healthcare providers, Tribal Health Organizations, and rural Alaskan communities.
💼 Qualifications:
• 1 year of education or experience in a related field
• 5 years of skilled office support experience. Education, training or similar experience may be substituted.
📅 Apply today to join a meaningful cause and make a difference in communities across Alaska!

#JobOpening #HIVPrevention #PublicHealthJobs #CommunityOutreach #OfficeSpecialist #Teamwork #Healthcare #Prevention #ApplyNow

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Mar 3

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Happy Monday everyone! 🌞

We’ve been busy sending out a ton of mail to help ensure access to vital harm reduction tools for HIV, STI, and overdose prevention. 💌 Your support means the world, and we’re doing everything we can to get these resources into your hands.

However, we’re running low on boxes 📦 and short-staffed 🤯, so things may be a bit delayed right now. Please bear with us, and thank you for your understanding as we continue to work hard to meet the demand.

Your support is making a real difference, and we’re so grateful for the community we’ve built together. 💖

#HarmReduction #Prevention #Support #Community #HIVAwareness #STIPrevention #OverdosePrevention #iKnowMine

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Feb 26

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Anchorage folks!

Get ready to kickoff the Spring season with us at the UAA Healthy Sexuality and Wellness Fair TOMORROW from 10a-2p. Keep an eye out for some fun swag 🌈, free STI testing 🌡, condoms 🍆🍑🍒, and more🤩!

PLUS Students who are tested during the fair will be entered to win a $50 gift card!!💸
Hope to see you there!

Image courtesy of the UAA Health Promotion team at the Student Health and Counseling Center.

#uaahpt #uaaphe #sexyspring #collegehealth #campushealth #safersex

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Jan 9

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🎨 Calling all Young Alaskan Artists! 🎶

The 988 CREATE campaign is here, and we want to see your creativity! 🌟 The theme is “What Inspires you and helps you grow?” — and we’re excited to showcase all kinds of artwork, including music, paintings, drawings, cultural crafts, dance, and more!

🌟 Prizes up for grabs! 🌟
Ten talented creators will win a $150 gift card. All submissions—whether new or past creations—are welcome if they fit the theme.

📅 Submit by January 13, 2025
Digital submissions (.jpg, .jpeg, .mp4, .pdf, or .doc under 25MB) can be sent via:

Email: yaha.alaska@gmail.com
Submission Link: https://bit.ly/3NW20rM
🎉 The winning pieces will be featured on the Instagram @ak_youth_voice and their website: 988.alaska.gov/create

This contest is made possible by the Youth Alliance for a Healthier Alaska (YAHA), with support from the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC), Alaska Department of Health, Spirit of Youth, Alaska Teen Media Institute, and many other incredible partners working on suicide prevention across the state.

For more info, check out the 988 Create Website: 988.alaska.gov/create

Let's celebrate youth resilience and creative expression in Alaska! 🌈🎨
#Alaska988 #youthresilience #988create

🌈 Don't miss out on the chance to share what inspires YOU!

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Jan 6

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Hey everyone! 👋

Just a quick update: our mail deliveries are running a bit behind right now due to some important mail contract negotiations we're working through. 📬 We're doing our best to get everything back on track as quickly as possible! Thanks so much for your patience and understanding. 🙏

We’ll keep you posted and let you know once things are moving again. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions – we’re here to help! 😊

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Dec 18

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In Alaska Native communities, the transition from youth to adulthood is marked by taking on increased responsibilities, such as decision making around your own sexual health. As we close out this series, keep these things in mind:

🌞 You have the power to set your own goals and your own personal boundaries.
🌞 Communication is important in any relationship, including your relationship with family and friends.
🌞 You can set your personal rules when it comes to sex. You can get tested for pregnancy, HIV, and STIs. You can access birth control. Have sex when you are ready.
🌞 Being intimate with someone creates an emotional and physical connection.
🌞 When having sex, consent is required from everyone.

As you set out to reach for the stars, remember to trust your gut, and that you are the expert of yourself.❤

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Dec 11

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Intention: I want to talk to my partner about our sexual health.

Having open and honest conversations with your partner(s) allows everyone to make informed decisions about activities they feel safe and comfortable with. When it comes to sex, it is always good to use protection to prevent unplanned pregnancy, HIV, and STIs.

Before talking with a partner about what you both want to do, it’s important to figure out what you personally are okay with! Here are some questions you can ask each other:
• Am I ready to have sex? Are you?
• What are your personal values?
• What are your school and career goals?

Communication is important because being intimate with someone creates an emotional and physical connection.

Link in bio to learn more about STI testing ❤

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Dec 4

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🤲🏽 Intention: I will take care of my mental health before, during, and after sexual activity by checking in with myself and assessing my boundaries.

Your sexual health does impact your mental health, and vice versa. Your mental health can affect things like desire, arousal, the way you feel about yourself, and your confidence.

Remember to have grace and patience with yourself and others when incorporating self-care and self-love practices in your daily life.

A good starting place is to remember who you came from. We are everything our ancestors had ever dreamed of, and more. ❤️❤️❤️

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Nov 27

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Intention: I am not ready to have kids. I want to learn about how I can reduce my risk of unintended pregnancy.

Birth control is a great tool that can help people feel empowered to make choices regarding their future. While the best way to prevent unintended pregnancy is to not have sex, that is not a choice for everyone.

Here are some types of birth control that people use:

🌞 Barrier methods: These help keep sperm from physically reaching the egg through the use of a safer sex tool, like condoms, spermicides, diaphragms and cervical caps.
🌞 Short-acting hormonal methods: These reduce the risk for pregnancy by stopping the ovulation and fertilization of the egg. Some examples of these include: “The Pill,” the patch and the vaginal ring.
🌞 Long-acting contraceptives: These reduce the risk for pregnancy in different ways. Some increase certain hormones, and some do not. These include things like the Intrauterine Device (IUD), the rod, tubal ligation and even vasectomies.
🌞 Emergency contraception: This is used when individuals have unprotected sex, or if a birth control method fails. These include tools like the IUD and the morning-after pill.

It is important to talk to your provider about which birth control option is best for you.
Link in bio to find a health care provider near you!

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Nov 20

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🤲🏽 Intention: I want to talk to my parent about sexual health and using condoms.

Trusted adults play a very important role in our lives. They are there to listen if you need someone to talk to 🗣, can give you advice if you are dealing with things like relationships 🤷🏽‍♀️, school, social pressures 👯🏽‍♀️, and just about anything.
Here are some tips for having a conversation about condoms with your parent:

💪🏽 Be confident - you've decided what's best for you and your well-being.
👍🏽 Be direct - make sure you're clear, "I want to use condoms and would like to talk about it."

Be prepared to talk about all sorts of things, like:
❤ Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
❤ Pregnancy prevention
❤ How to use condoms
❤ How well condoms work

Link in bio to our store, where anyone in Alaska can access free condoms, dental dams and HIV/STI testing with a valid mailing address. 😊

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It's OK to choose not to have sex. It’s also OK to choose to have sex! Before you have sex, talk to your partner(s) about your preferences ahead of time before things get hot and heavy.
If you are having sex, remember that it’s your right to:
❤ Use barrier protection, such as condoms and oral dams (and have them with you just in case they are needed).
👩🏽‍⚕️ Talk to a health care provider about birth control.
👫🏽 Reduce the number of sexual partners to lower your risk of unplanned pregnancy or STIs.
🏥 Get tested for HIV and STIs, like chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis.
🧐 Remember that testing is the only way to know for sure that you do not have an STI or are pregnant.

Link in bio to find your nearest HIV/STI testing location!

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Last time, we talked about puberty, but it is important to know that a person’s reproductive anatomy is different from a person’s gender identity or sexual preference.
The Gender Unicorn is a tool that can be used in order to explore the different terms related to gender, sex assigned at birth and sexuality.
EVERYONE has a gender identity. This includes your uppa, gram, uncle, siblings or cousins, mom, dad and YOU!

Link in bio to learn how to fill out your own Gender Unicorn! 🦄

Content and image credit: @transstudent
#PartnersInPride #2slgbtqia

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Adulthood ceremonies often aligned with the same timeline as puberty, which is a time of many physical, mental, emotional, and social changes. Hormones change as puberty begins, and puberty affects everyone differently. Most boys grow facial and pubic hair, and their voices deepen. Most girls grow pubic hair and breasts, and start their period. All in all, this is a time when a lot of change happens!
Everybody and every BODY is different. The reproductive system is one of those things where it is so different.

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Oct 29

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The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and ANTHC’s Healthy Alaska Natives Foundation have partnered to manage a rapid response fund on behalf of Tribes. 100 percent of proceeds will be directed to the Native Village of Kotzebue to help respond to the coastal storm and devastating flooding in the area.

How to donate: Individuals and organizations looking to give to the Kotzebue Flood Relief Fund may do so by going to the link in our bio.

Checks may be mailed or delivered to:
Health Alaska Natives Foundation
Attn: Kotzebue Flood Relief Fund
4000 Ambassador Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
Check Memo – Kotzebue Flood Relief Fund

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Oct 23

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“Have patience. Some things cannot be rushed.” – Bristol Bay Yup’ik value

Having romantic interests can be exciting! Knowing what a healthy relationship looks like can help prevent an unhealthy relationship. A healthy relationship includes respect, communication and trust.

Before you go on a date or if you start dating, ask yourself:

👵🏽 Have I talked to a trusted adult about dating yet?
👫🏽 What am I looking for in a partner?
👩🏽‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏽 Am I ready for a physical relationship, or do I want to wait?
🧐 What are my boundaries?

Consent is an important part of everyday life that helps two or more people build a happy and healthy relationship. It means giving permission for something to happen. In any situation, you can choose to say “no,” even after saying “yes.” It is a personal choice that nobody can make or take from anyone else in any situation.

To learn how to establish healthy boundaries with your partner, visit iKnowMine at https://www.iknowmine.org/topic/safe-dating/

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Oct 22

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The Anchorage Youth Development Coalition at @aydcnow has an exciting opportunity for Anchorage youth!

Youth Matter Grant applications for 2025 are now open, and there are five $5,000 grants available for youth-led projects. This is a great opportunity for any group of youth who have an idea for a project that will make an impact on their community.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Rebeka Wilcox at rebekah@safealaskans.org.

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It is important to have healthy relationships with those around you, including family👨🏾‍👩🏾‍👧🏾‍👦🏾 and friends 👯🏽. When thinking about your relationships, ask yourself:

🥰 Do I feel safe, respected and cared for?
📣 Do I feel like I can talk about issues or share ideas without being afraid?
❤ Do I feel supported to spend time with others around me?
🫶🏾 Do I feel respected in my choices and boundaries about touch?
🤠 Do I feel like I can truly be myself with the other person?

If you say “yes” to all these questions, and the other person can also answer “yes,” then you are in a healthy relationship with them! If you answered “no” to any of these questions, then it is time to consider high-kicking the relationship. Establishing and maintaining boundaries takes time and practice. Remember to be kind to yourself through these processes. 💜

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