Boxes have already been mailed to tribal education departments and clinics in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. A limited number of boxes are available to Tribes, Schools, and Clinics in other regions.
The Get Yourself Tested (GYT) campaign encourages young people to get tested and treated for STDs and HIV to protect their health and the health of their partners.
As Native people, it’s important to remember that our bodies are sacred and worthy of respect! Let your students know, it’s okay to ask their providers about STI testing and birth control.
By knowing our status and getting
tested for HIV and STIs, we respect and protect ourselves and each other.
The creation of safe, inclusive, and welcoming spaces is critically important to provide holistic wellness for 2SLGBTQ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning) community members. A safe space is a place, program, or community that is intentionally working to affirm 2SLGBTQ identities.
The safe spaces - Loved Here, Safe Here - posters and social media assets are designed to improve the 2SLGBT-inclusiveness of tribal schools, clinics and community programs, and help spark conversations about STI/HIV testing.
Creating welcoming spaces is a continual process; one that requires buy-in from everyone who creates the space and accesses it. There are several ways we can create welcoming spaces in our clinical and educational environments.
Tips for using these campaigns in Tribal communities:
Hang the posters in Tribal service buildings, such as: health clinics, gyms, administration buildings, schools, local stores, and businesses.
Hand out the temporary tattoos, stickers, magnets, and enamel pins at school or community events.
Download and post the graphics on your Tribe’s website or social media pages.
Download and use the Zoom background images and Google classroom to create digital safe spaces.
