World Breastfeeding Week 2026

We are honouring Indigenous women and the sacred act of nourishing our children.

ONWA is celebrating and honouring the sacred act of nourishing our children. Throughout World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7, 2026), we will be sharing cultural teachings, breastfeeding resources, and video that uplift and empower.

Highlights (click to jump to section):

Free Print-ables!

Fun Facts

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Free Print-ables!

Download and print these free assets:

Breastfeeding Affirmation Deck

Breastfeeding Week - Affirmation Sheets v1 01.pdf

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Breastfeeding Week - Affirmation Sheets v1 02.pdf

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Breastfeeding Week - Affirmation Sheets v1 03.pdf

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Word Search

ONWA_Breastfeeding Week Word Search_2026.pdf

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Cross Word

ONWA_Breastfeeding Crossword_2026.pdf

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Colouring Page

2025-08 - Breastfeeding Week - Colouring Sheet.pdf

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Fun Facts

Historically, Indigenous mothers breastfed their young. If they were unable to produce milk, or had any issues, other members of the community would step in and help breastfeed their children.

Nursing right after birth helps to trigger contractions that help shrink your uterus back to is normal size much faster, reducing postpartum bleeding and protecting your health.