The Kwek Society
@kweksociety.bsky.social
We distribute period care items to, and share traditional teachings and puberty education materials with, U.S. Indigenous students and their peers. Right now we work in 21 states. Are we in yours? Join us!
Our supporters are so kind 🫶🏾
We're so proud to be working to end period poverty for Indigenous students and their peers--and even more grateful for the support! 🫶🏾
We're so proud to be working to end period poverty for Indigenous students and their peers--and even more grateful for the support! 🫶🏾
December 8, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Our supporters are so kind 🫶🏾
We're so proud to be working to end period poverty for Indigenous students and their peers--and even more grateful for the support! 🫶🏾
We're so proud to be working to end period poverty for Indigenous students and their peers--and even more grateful for the support! 🫶🏾
Migwetch (thank you) to each amazing person who supported The Kwek Society yesterday and chose to Give Native 🫶🏾
Your support means that we can distribute period products to even more students across Turtle Island (the US).
Migwetch, you fellow warriors in the fight to end period poverty!
Your support means that we can distribute period products to even more students across Turtle Island (the US).
Migwetch, you fellow warriors in the fight to end period poverty!
December 3, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Migwetch (thank you) to each amazing person who supported The Kwek Society yesterday and chose to Give Native 🫶🏾
Your support means that we can distribute period products to even more students across Turtle Island (the US).
Migwetch, you fellow warriors in the fight to end period poverty!
Your support means that we can distribute period products to even more students across Turtle Island (the US).
Migwetch, you fellow warriors in the fight to end period poverty!
1 in 4 students on Turtle Island (the US) struggle to purchase period products and risk missing school because of it.
Together, we can end period poverty and ensure that every student has a more equal opportunity to receive education 👇🏾
www.kweksociety.org/support
www.givenative.org/organization...
Together, we can end period poverty and ensure that every student has a more equal opportunity to receive education 👇🏾
www.kweksociety.org/support
www.givenative.org/organization...
December 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM
1 in 4 students on Turtle Island (the US) struggle to purchase period products and risk missing school because of it.
Together, we can end period poverty and ensure that every student has a more equal opportunity to receive education 👇🏾
www.kweksociety.org/support
www.givenative.org/organization...
Together, we can end period poverty and ensure that every student has a more equal opportunity to receive education 👇🏾
www.kweksociety.org/support
www.givenative.org/organization...
You can Give Native in more ways than one!
Check out all of the ways you can Give Native here 👇🏾
www.kweksociety.org/support
www.givenative.org/organization...
Check out all of the ways you can Give Native here 👇🏾
www.kweksociety.org/support
www.givenative.org/organization...
December 2, 2025 at 6:15 PM
You can Give Native in more ways than one!
Check out all of the ways you can Give Native here 👇🏾
www.kweksociety.org/support
www.givenative.org/organization...
Check out all of the ways you can Give Native here 👇🏾
www.kweksociety.org/support
www.givenative.org/organization...
It's Giving Tuesday! You can Give Native by supporting Native-led nonprofits like The Kwek Society!
Check out all of the ways you can GIVE NATIVE here and help us to end period poverty across Turtle Island 👇🏾
www.kweksociety.org/support
www.givenative.org/organization...
Check out all of the ways you can GIVE NATIVE here and help us to end period poverty across Turtle Island 👇🏾
www.kweksociety.org/support
www.givenative.org/organization...
December 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It's Giving Tuesday! You can Give Native by supporting Native-led nonprofits like The Kwek Society!
Check out all of the ways you can GIVE NATIVE here and help us to end period poverty across Turtle Island 👇🏾
www.kweksociety.org/support
www.givenative.org/organization...
Check out all of the ways you can GIVE NATIVE here and help us to end period poverty across Turtle Island 👇🏾
www.kweksociety.org/support
www.givenative.org/organization...
Keep The Kwek Society in mind while shopping this Cyber Monday! The students we serve need of all sizes of:
🌟 Pads with wings
🌟 Plastic applicator tampons
🌟 Cotton bikini-style underwear
🌟 Liners
Add period products to your cart & send them to The Kwek Society 👇🏾
www.kweksociety.org/support
🌟 Pads with wings
🌟 Plastic applicator tampons
🌟 Cotton bikini-style underwear
🌟 Liners
Add period products to your cart & send them to The Kwek Society 👇🏾
www.kweksociety.org/support
December 1, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Keep The Kwek Society in mind while shopping this Cyber Monday! The students we serve need of all sizes of:
🌟 Pads with wings
🌟 Plastic applicator tampons
🌟 Cotton bikini-style underwear
🌟 Liners
Add period products to your cart & send them to The Kwek Society 👇🏾
www.kweksociety.org/support
🌟 Pads with wings
🌟 Plastic applicator tampons
🌟 Cotton bikini-style underwear
🌟 Liners
Add period products to your cart & send them to The Kwek Society 👇🏾
www.kweksociety.org/support
Shop small this Small Business Saturday! Check out some of The Kwek Society's favorite small businesses!
All of these amazing companies have joined us in our journey to end period poverty by hosting fundraisers or donating to support our cause 🫶🏾
All of these amazing companies have joined us in our journey to end period poverty by hosting fundraisers or donating to support our cause 🫶🏾
November 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Shop small this Small Business Saturday! Check out some of The Kwek Society's favorite small businesses!
All of these amazing companies have joined us in our journey to end period poverty by hosting fundraisers or donating to support our cause 🫶🏾
All of these amazing companies have joined us in our journey to end period poverty by hosting fundraisers or donating to support our cause 🫶🏾
It's National Native American Heritage Day!
We invite you to take this opportunity to learn more about Native history & heritage--and Native people & places--and support Native-led orgs like The Kwek Society.
Check out how we can work together to end period poverty 👇🏾
www.kweksociety.org/support
We invite you to take this opportunity to learn more about Native history & heritage--and Native people & places--and support Native-led orgs like The Kwek Society.
Check out how we can work together to end period poverty 👇🏾
www.kweksociety.org/support
November 28, 2025 at 2:12 PM
It's National Native American Heritage Day!
We invite you to take this opportunity to learn more about Native history & heritage--and Native people & places--and support Native-led orgs like The Kwek Society.
Check out how we can work together to end period poverty 👇🏾
www.kweksociety.org/support
We invite you to take this opportunity to learn more about Native history & heritage--and Native people & places--and support Native-led orgs like The Kwek Society.
Check out how we can work together to end period poverty 👇🏾
www.kweksociety.org/support
The good folks at Navajo Preparatory School (Farmington, NM) recently shared these photos & sent this kind note:
"Thank you so much for all of the terrific products and support of our girls. We are so appreciative. We have already helped over 100 students this year with period products."
🫶🏾 🫶🏾 🫶🏾
"Thank you so much for all of the terrific products and support of our girls. We are so appreciative. We have already helped over 100 students this year with period products."
🫶🏾 🫶🏾 🫶🏾
November 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The good folks at Navajo Preparatory School (Farmington, NM) recently shared these photos & sent this kind note:
"Thank you so much for all of the terrific products and support of our girls. We are so appreciative. We have already helped over 100 students this year with period products."
🫶🏾 🫶🏾 🫶🏾
"Thank you so much for all of the terrific products and support of our girls. We are so appreciative. We have already helped over 100 students this year with period products."
🫶🏾 🫶🏾 🫶🏾
Many Indigenous folks across Turtle Island (the US) celebrate and honor a young woman's first menstrual cycle with traditional, community-led ceremonies including:
🌟 Flower Dance Ceremony
🌟 Corn Grinding Ceremony
🌟 Isnati Tipi Ceremony
Read more 👇🏾
kweksociety.org/traditional-...
🌟 Flower Dance Ceremony
🌟 Corn Grinding Ceremony
🌟 Isnati Tipi Ceremony
Read more 👇🏾
kweksociety.org/traditional-...
November 21, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Many Indigenous folks across Turtle Island (the US) celebrate and honor a young woman's first menstrual cycle with traditional, community-led ceremonies including:
🌟 Flower Dance Ceremony
🌟 Corn Grinding Ceremony
🌟 Isnati Tipi Ceremony
Read more 👇🏾
kweksociety.org/traditional-...
🌟 Flower Dance Ceremony
🌟 Corn Grinding Ceremony
🌟 Isnati Tipi Ceremony
Read more 👇🏾
kweksociety.org/traditional-...
💡 Did you know, one in four students on Turtle Island (the US) risked missing school because they couldn't access period products?
Students face enough challenges in school as it is, accessing menstrual products shouldn't be one of them.
Students face enough challenges in school as it is, accessing menstrual products shouldn't be one of them.
November 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
💡 Did you know, one in four students on Turtle Island (the US) risked missing school because they couldn't access period products?
Students face enough challenges in school as it is, accessing menstrual products shouldn't be one of them.
Students face enough challenges in school as it is, accessing menstrual products shouldn't be one of them.
Happy National Education Week!!
We're always thankful for our teachers, support staff, administrators, parents, guardians, and other trusted adults involved in the lives of the students we support with period care, but today we're extra grateful 🫶🏾
We're always thankful for our teachers, support staff, administrators, parents, guardians, and other trusted adults involved in the lives of the students we support with period care, but today we're extra grateful 🫶🏾
November 17, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Happy National Education Week!!
We're always thankful for our teachers, support staff, administrators, parents, guardians, and other trusted adults involved in the lives of the students we support with period care, but today we're extra grateful 🫶🏾
We're always thankful for our teachers, support staff, administrators, parents, guardians, and other trusted adults involved in the lives of the students we support with period care, but today we're extra grateful 🫶🏾
Many Indigenous peoples across Turtle Island (the US) celebrate and honor their first menstrual cycles with a berry fast to mark their transition to womanhood.
Many will refrain from eating berries and celebrate their moon times with ceremony. Read more here 👇🏾
kweksociety.org/traditional-...
Many will refrain from eating berries and celebrate their moon times with ceremony. Read more here 👇🏾
kweksociety.org/traditional-...
November 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Many Indigenous peoples across Turtle Island (the US) celebrate and honor their first menstrual cycles with a berry fast to mark their transition to womanhood.
Many will refrain from eating berries and celebrate their moon times with ceremony. Read more here 👇🏾
kweksociety.org/traditional-...
Many will refrain from eating berries and celebrate their moon times with ceremony. Read more here 👇🏾
kweksociety.org/traditional-...
Jeanine, a Counselor at Kéet Gooshí Héen Elementary School in Sitka, AK, sent us a beautiful message that reminded us why we're doing this. ♥️
We're so proud to work with people like Jeanine and support all of the students at Kéet Gooshí Héen Elementary School 🫶🏾
We're so proud to work with people like Jeanine and support all of the students at Kéet Gooshí Héen Elementary School 🫶🏾
November 12, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Jeanine, a Counselor at Kéet Gooshí Héen Elementary School in Sitka, AK, sent us a beautiful message that reminded us why we're doing this. ♥️
We're so proud to work with people like Jeanine and support all of the students at Kéet Gooshí Héen Elementary School 🫶🏾
We're so proud to work with people like Jeanine and support all of the students at Kéet Gooshí Héen Elementary School 🫶🏾
One in four students on Turtle Island (US) is currently experiencing period poverty---and Indigenous students are disproportionally affected by period poverty.
Ending period poverty is something we must do together. Join The Kwek Society in putting a stop to period poverty on Turtle Island.
Ending period poverty is something we must do together. Join The Kwek Society in putting a stop to period poverty on Turtle Island.
November 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
One in four students on Turtle Island (US) is currently experiencing period poverty---and Indigenous students are disproportionally affected by period poverty.
Ending period poverty is something we must do together. Join The Kwek Society in putting a stop to period poverty on Turtle Island.
Ending period poverty is something we must do together. Join The Kwek Society in putting a stop to period poverty on Turtle Island.
Did you know that some Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island (the US) use "moon time" to refer to a period?
It acknowledges the power & connectedness to the natural world of one's menstrual cycle, as well as the coincidence of the respective lengths of an average menstrual cycle and a moon cycle.
It acknowledges the power & connectedness to the natural world of one's menstrual cycle, as well as the coincidence of the respective lengths of an average menstrual cycle and a moon cycle.
November 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Did you know that some Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island (the US) use "moon time" to refer to a period?
It acknowledges the power & connectedness to the natural world of one's menstrual cycle, as well as the coincidence of the respective lengths of an average menstrual cycle and a moon cycle.
It acknowledges the power & connectedness to the natural world of one's menstrual cycle, as well as the coincidence of the respective lengths of an average menstrual cycle and a moon cycle.
Start your morning tomorrow with a full moon! 🌝
At 8:19AM ET, the giwsé-gises (hunting moon) will be at its fullest! One of the moons of the dgwaget (fall) season, the giwsé-gises marks the beginning of hunting season for many Indigenous peoples.
At 8:19AM ET, the giwsé-gises (hunting moon) will be at its fullest! One of the moons of the dgwaget (fall) season, the giwsé-gises marks the beginning of hunting season for many Indigenous peoples.
November 4, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Start your morning tomorrow with a full moon! 🌝
At 8:19AM ET, the giwsé-gises (hunting moon) will be at its fullest! One of the moons of the dgwaget (fall) season, the giwsé-gises marks the beginning of hunting season for many Indigenous peoples.
At 8:19AM ET, the giwsé-gises (hunting moon) will be at its fullest! One of the moons of the dgwaget (fall) season, the giwsé-gises marks the beginning of hunting season for many Indigenous peoples.
Happy Native American Heritage Month!
We’re excited to announce that The Kwek Society appears in the USA Today’s special edition, Celebrating Native American Heritage Month (back cover)!
We’re excited to announce that The Kwek Society appears in the USA Today’s special edition, Celebrating Native American Heritage Month (back cover)!
November 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Happy Native American Heritage Month!
We’re excited to announce that The Kwek Society appears in the USA Today’s special edition, Celebrating Native American Heritage Month (back cover)!
We’re excited to announce that The Kwek Society appears in the USA Today’s special edition, Celebrating Native American Heritage Month (back cover)!
It's Native American Heritage Month on Turtle Island (although we celebrate Native American and Indigenous traditions all year long).
Watch this page this month for posts celebrating, honoring, & sharing moon time (period) traditions followed by various Indigenous communities here on Turtle Island!
Watch this page this month for posts celebrating, honoring, & sharing moon time (period) traditions followed by various Indigenous communities here on Turtle Island!
November 1, 2025 at 1:23 PM
It's Native American Heritage Month on Turtle Island (although we celebrate Native American and Indigenous traditions all year long).
Watch this page this month for posts celebrating, honoring, & sharing moon time (period) traditions followed by various Indigenous communities here on Turtle Island!
Watch this page this month for posts celebrating, honoring, & sharing moon time (period) traditions followed by various Indigenous communities here on Turtle Island!
These two lovely students at Wingate High School in Fort Wingate, NM, were so excited to receive moon time packages from The Kwek Society and our partners!
October 31, 2025 at 1:53 PM
These two lovely students at Wingate High School in Fort Wingate, NM, were so excited to receive moon time packages from The Kwek Society and our partners!
Looking for a project? Help us sew & stuff some moon time bags!
We fill these bags with period products and ship them to Indigenous students and their peers at over 200 schools on Turtle Island (US) to help end period poverty.
Learn how to make moon time bags here 👇🏾
kweksociety.org/how-to-make-...
We fill these bags with period products and ship them to Indigenous students and their peers at over 200 schools on Turtle Island (US) to help end period poverty.
Learn how to make moon time bags here 👇🏾
kweksociety.org/how-to-make-...
October 29, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Looking for a project? Help us sew & stuff some moon time bags!
We fill these bags with period products and ship them to Indigenous students and their peers at over 200 schools on Turtle Island (US) to help end period poverty.
Learn how to make moon time bags here 👇🏾
kweksociety.org/how-to-make-...
We fill these bags with period products and ship them to Indigenous students and their peers at over 200 schools on Turtle Island (US) to help end period poverty.
Learn how to make moon time bags here 👇🏾
kweksociety.org/how-to-make-...
Period care is a right, but yet, many Indigenous students face significant barriers to accessing period products--even missing school because of it.
Together we can change that. Every pad, every tampon, every effort counts toward dignity, equity, and ending period poverty.
Together we can change that. Every pad, every tampon, every effort counts toward dignity, equity, and ending period poverty.
October 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Period care is a right, but yet, many Indigenous students face significant barriers to accessing period products--even missing school because of it.
Together we can change that. Every pad, every tampon, every effort counts toward dignity, equity, and ending period poverty.
Together we can change that. Every pad, every tampon, every effort counts toward dignity, equity, and ending period poverty.
Menstruators are not bluetooth devices!
Did you know that periods don't sync with others nearby? That's a complete myth since each period is dependent on the menstruator's own hormones.
Learn more from our friends at the Alliance for Period Supplies👇🏾
allianceforperiodsupplies.org/6-myths-abou...
Did you know that periods don't sync with others nearby? That's a complete myth since each period is dependent on the menstruator's own hormones.
Learn more from our friends at the Alliance for Period Supplies👇🏾
allianceforperiodsupplies.org/6-myths-abou...
October 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Menstruators are not bluetooth devices!
Did you know that periods don't sync with others nearby? That's a complete myth since each period is dependent on the menstruator's own hormones.
Learn more from our friends at the Alliance for Period Supplies👇🏾
allianceforperiodsupplies.org/6-myths-abou...
Did you know that periods don't sync with others nearby? That's a complete myth since each period is dependent on the menstruator's own hormones.
Learn more from our friends at the Alliance for Period Supplies👇🏾
allianceforperiodsupplies.org/6-myths-abou...
PMS is no joke!
Did you know that PMS is, in fact, a real condition that can cause physical and emotional symptoms before a period?
Learn more from our friends at the Alliance for Period Supplies 👇🏾
allianceforperiodsupplies.org/6-myths-abou...
Did you know that PMS is, in fact, a real condition that can cause physical and emotional symptoms before a period?
Learn more from our friends at the Alliance for Period Supplies 👇🏾
allianceforperiodsupplies.org/6-myths-abou...
October 22, 2025 at 1:32 PM
PMS is no joke!
Did you know that PMS is, in fact, a real condition that can cause physical and emotional symptoms before a period?
Learn more from our friends at the Alliance for Period Supplies 👇🏾
allianceforperiodsupplies.org/6-myths-abou...
Did you know that PMS is, in fact, a real condition that can cause physical and emotional symptoms before a period?
Learn more from our friends at the Alliance for Period Supplies 👇🏾
allianceforperiodsupplies.org/6-myths-abou...
It's National Health Education Week!
Did you know that exercising on your period actually has some health benefits? It can reduce cramps, boost moods, and increase energy.
Learn more from our friends at the Alliance for Period Supplies 👇🏾
allianceforperiodsupplies.org/6-myths-abou...
Did you know that exercising on your period actually has some health benefits? It can reduce cramps, boost moods, and increase energy.
Learn more from our friends at the Alliance for Period Supplies 👇🏾
allianceforperiodsupplies.org/6-myths-abou...
October 20, 2025 at 1:56 PM
It's National Health Education Week!
Did you know that exercising on your period actually has some health benefits? It can reduce cramps, boost moods, and increase energy.
Learn more from our friends at the Alliance for Period Supplies 👇🏾
allianceforperiodsupplies.org/6-myths-abou...
Did you know that exercising on your period actually has some health benefits? It can reduce cramps, boost moods, and increase energy.
Learn more from our friends at the Alliance for Period Supplies 👇🏾
allianceforperiodsupplies.org/6-myths-abou...