Post by blackcrowheart on Jun 13, 2007 14:40:45 GMT -5
Pink Shawl reminds Native American women about breast health
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Pink Shawls
Created: 2/22/2007 11:19:49 PM
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Grand Rapids - It's called the "Pink Shawl Project."
The project is specifically designed to make Native American women think
about breast cancer and early detection.
But it can serve as a reminder for all women.
During a ceremony Thursday night, a pair of pink shawls were added to
the Native American section of the Public Museum of Western Michigan.
Creators of the shawl say breast cancer wasn't as common among Native
American women until pollution and modern foods made them vulnerable.
The pink shawl is a reminder about early detection using an ancient
symbol.
"You have a shawl and you pledge to protect your family and whenever it
is cold or in times of war you are going to wrap that shawl around
them," says Native American breast cancer survivor Beatrice Jackson. "A
pink shawl means you are going to take care of yourself so you'll be
here to keep your family protected and warm."
The pink shawl idea started in West Michigan and is spreading.
Creators say tribes all over North America are adding it to their
ceremonies and traditions.
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Pink Shawls
Created: 2/22/2007 11:19:49 PM
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Grand Rapids - It's called the "Pink Shawl Project."
The project is specifically designed to make Native American women think
about breast cancer and early detection.
But it can serve as a reminder for all women.
During a ceremony Thursday night, a pair of pink shawls were added to
the Native American section of the Public Museum of Western Michigan.
Creators of the shawl say breast cancer wasn't as common among Native
American women until pollution and modern foods made them vulnerable.
The pink shawl is a reminder about early detection using an ancient
symbol.
"You have a shawl and you pledge to protect your family and whenever it
is cold or in times of war you are going to wrap that shawl around
them," says Native American breast cancer survivor Beatrice Jackson. "A
pink shawl means you are going to take care of yourself so you'll be
here to keep your family protected and warm."
The pink shawl idea started in West Michigan and is spreading.
Creators say tribes all over North America are adding it to their
ceremonies and traditions.