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September 2025

Become an Indigenous Lactation Counselor

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Event Details:

September 23–27, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
Hosted by Four Sisters Birth & Health Sovereignty
Location: Pawnee, Oklahoma

This free 5-day, 45-hour training is for those who self-identify as Indigenous, First Nations, or Native and are committed to supporting breastfeeding/ chestfeeding families in their communities. Participants will gain foundational lactation education, clinical skills, and culturally rooted teachings centered in Indigenous knowledge. You do not need to be a health professional or have prior experience in lactation or maternal health to apply.

The training will be led by renowned Indigenous IBCLCs Camie Goldhammer (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyaté) and Kimberly Moore-Salas (Diné/Navajo), and will be held in Pawnee, Oklahoma.

  • There is no cost to participants.

  • Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and materials will be provided daily.

  • Participants must commit to attending all five full days to receive certification as an Indigenous Lactation Counselor (ILC).

  • We will accept up to 35 participants. Travel and lodging are not provided. 

  • Priority will be given to local applicants and those serving Indigenous families in any role (formally or informally).

Important Dates:

  • Final Application Deadline: Friday, September 12, 2025

  • Notification of Acceptance: Sent no later than Monday, September 15, 2025

  • Training Dates: September 23–27, 2025

  • Location: Pawnee, Oklahoma

  • Contact: info@foursistershealth.org

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Note: This training is made possible in part through support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The content is solely the responsibility of Four Sisters Birth & Health Sovereignty and does not necessarily represent the official views of the CDC.

Meet Your Educators

Camie Jae Goldhammer

Camie (she/her) is a Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyaté Clinical Social Worker, IBCLC, Full Spectrum Indigenous Doula, Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective Member, and Founding Executive Director of Hummingbird Indigenous Family Services.

Kimberly Moore-Salas

Kimberly (she/her) is a Dine’ woman born for Naakaii Diné and from Tsi’naajinii clans, with roots in Tolani Lake, Navajo Nation. She is an experienced IBCLC, Indigenous Milk Medicine Collective Member, business owner, and co-instructor of the Indigenous Lactation Counselor training program.

Together, Camie and Kim have trained over 800 Indigi-LCs across Turtle Island since 2017 and continue to lead with joy, cultural reclamation, and deep care for Indigenous families

Join the Movement

Since 2017, Camie and Kim have trained over 800 Indigenous Lactation Counselors across Turtle Island, each one a powerful step toward reclaiming birth and feeding traditions. This is a beautiful opportunity to deepen your knowledge, serve your community, and become part of a growing network of culturally rooted care.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this legacy. Apply now and help expand the circle of support for Indigenous families.

FAQs

  • This opportunity is open to individuals who self-identify as Indigenous, First Nations, or Native and are committed to supporting breast/chestfeeding families in their communities.

  • No prior experience is required. You do not need to be a health professional to apply—just bring your commitment to community care and learning.

  • Participants will receive:

    • A 45-hour, in-person training led by Indigenous IBCLCs

    • Breakfast, lunch, snacks, and all training materials

    • Certification as an Indigenous Lactation Counselor (ILC) upon completion

  • Travel and lodging are not provided. Participants are responsible for their own accommodations and transportation to Pawnee, Oklahoma.

  • To receive certification, participants must attend all five full days of training (September 23–27, 2025), from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily.

  • Space is limited to 35 participants. We encourage you to apply early to secure your spot.

  • Click the “Apply Now” button on this page to complete the application form. Final Application Deadline: Friday, September 12, 2025 Notification of Acceptance: Sent by September 15, 2025