South Eastern Michigan Indians

10/23/2026

Breast Cancer Awareness Doesn't End With October!

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, it's an important reminder that taking care of our health matters year-round.

Breast cancer screening can help detect cancer before symptoms appear, when treatment may be more effective.

Knowing your family health history, recognizing changes in your body, and talking with a healthcare professional about when to begin screening are important steps.

Let's continue encouraging conversations about cancer prevention, early detection, and access to care in our Native communities.

Learn more from the American Indian Cancer Foundation:
https://americanindiancancer.org/

Welcome to the American Indian Cancer Foundation Healing with Culture. Reclaiming Indigenous Health. The American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF) is a national non – profit organization that was established to address the tremendous cancer inequities faced by Native communities. AICAF is Native ....

10/23/2026

💜 Everyone Deserves to Feel Safe.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, an opportunity to recognize the importance of safety, healthy relationships, and support for survivors.

Domestic violence can affect individuals and families in every community, including our Native communities.

Abuse isn't always physical. It can also involve emotional manipulation, threats, intimidation, financial control, or isolation.

If you or someone you know needs support, confidential assistance is available through the StrongHearts Native Helpline, a culturally grounded resource for Native Americans affected by domestic and sexual violence.

📞 Call or text 1-844-7NATIVE (1-844-762-8483)

Learn more:
https://strongheartshelpline.org/

StrongHearts offers 24/7 confidential and anonymous support and advocacy to Native American and Alaska Natives impacted by domestic and sexual violence.

10/23/2026

🚭 Commercial To***co and Your Body's Ability to Heal

Smoking commercial to***co affects more than your lungs.

It can reduce oxygen delivery to tissues, affect immune function, and slow the body's ability to heal after an injury or surgery.

Quitting smoking can help improve circulation and support recovery.

Learn more:
www.lung.org/quit-smoking/smoking-facts/health-effects

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Find out the health effects of smoking, secondhand smoke and the use of other to***co products, including ci**rs, e-cigarettes, ma*****na, ni****ne and smokeless to***co.

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

💙 Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes: What's the Difference?

Both conditions affect how the body manages blood sugar, but they have different causes.

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition in which the body produces little or no insulin.

Type 2 diabetes develops when the body doesn't use insulin effectively, and over time, the pancreas may not produce enough insulin to meet the body's needs.

Understanding these differences can help reduce misconceptions and encourage better diabetes awareness.

Learn more:
https://diabetes.org/about-diabetes

Learn about what diabetes is, how to manage it, and live a better life.

10/23/2026

Please join us for our Domestic Violence Awareness Month t shirt distribution and SHHS informational event on Tuesday, October 27th.

Event Times:
• 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
• 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Weather permitting, this will be a drive-through event held in the SHHS Nimkee Behavioral Health parking lot. If weather does not allow for an outdoor setup, the event will move to the lobby.

Please note:
• One shirt per person (limited availability on shirts and sizes)
• You must be present to receive a shirt

If you have any questions, please contact SHHS Nimkee Behavioral Health at 989-775-4850.

10/23/2026

Join us for Thibékwé {Spirit Supper} on Friday, November 6, at 5 p.m. at the Pine Creek Community Center.

We invite our relatives near and far to gather in a time of remembrance as we nourish and honor our loved ones who have walked on. Attendees are encouraged to bring photographs of their loved ones to share.

All Members of Tribal Communities and their families are welcome. ❤️

10/22/2026

💙 Movement Matters for Diabetes Prevention!

Physical activity can help your body use insulin more effectively and support healthy blood sugar levels.

You don't need an intense workout to get started. Walking, dancing, gardening, or simply finding more ways to move throughout the day can make a difference.

Building healthy habits starts with finding activities you enjoy and making them part of your routine!

Learn more from the American Diabetes Association:
https://diabetes.org/health-wellness/fitness

Regular physical activity is an important part of managing diabetes or dealing with prediabetes. Find what you need to know, from getting started to maintaining momentum.

10/22/2026

🚭 Ni****ne Pouches Are Not Harmless!

Ni****ne pouches may be smoke-free, but they still contain highly addictive ni****ne.

For young people, ni****ne exposure can affect the developing brain and increase the risk of addiction.

Parents and caregivers should also know that ni****ne pouches can pose a poisoning risk to younger children if accidentally swallowed.

Having conversations about ni****ne products and keeping them away from children can help protect our families.

Learn more from the FDA:
www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/properly-store-ni****ne-pouches-prevent-accidental-exposure-children-and-pets

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Ni****ne pouches can be dangerous to children if they use, touch, chew on, or eat them. They can cause ni****ne poisoning. Keep these products away from kids.