International Data Systems, LLC

04/08/2024

Bethel / Mamterilleq!

*FREE* class for making baby malaggai!
Mon, April 22nd
1:00 - 4:00 pm

Supplies are limited so please message us on FB or at 907-310-4550 or [email protected] to RSVP!

Class is open for people who are Indigenous (Alaska Native or American Indian) & either:

- are pregnant now
- were pregnant in the last year
or
- might get pregnant in the next year

Also, anyone who meets those criteria can bring a support person (for example, a sister or auntie or mom).

04/02/2024

Moms in Alaska!
Paid interview opportunity -- limited spots; respond this week.

**¡Mamás en Alaska!
Oportunidad de entrevista pagada — espacio limitado; favor de responder esta semana.**

If you've given birth in Alaska in the last 3 years, you may qualify for this opportunity to participate in an hour-long interview about your experiences with health surveys. If you complete an interview, you will receive $100 for your time.

Only 2 more spots available, with a preference for moms from demographics and regions underrepresented in the project.

**Si ha dado a luz en Alaska en los últimos tres años, es posible que califiques para esta oportunidad de hacer una entrevista (una hora en duración) acerca de sus experiencias con encuestas de salud. Si completas la entrevista recibirás $100 para tu tiempo.

Sólo nos quedan 2 espacios, con preferencia para madres de grupos demográficos y regiones no muy representados en el proyecto. **

03/27/2024

FREE BEADED EARRING CLASS w/
THURSDAY, APRIL 4th at ANMC Patient Housing*
.
* You do NOT have to be staying at patient housing to attend -- anyone in Anchorage can attend if they are:

* Indigenous (Alaska Native or American Indian) &

* Currently pregnant or were pregnant within the last year or planning to become pregnant in the next year

(And everyone who is eligible to attend can bring one support person, such as an Auntie, sister, mother, etc.)

Supplies are limited, so make sure you RSVP to [email protected] or 907-310-4550 (text or call)

This class is a chance to learn from talented Yup'ik artist, Tina Harness ( on Instagram), in a friendly environment with others in the same life stage, and learn about free resources available to support you, including Alaska Native Birthworkers Community (two Alaska Native doulas will be at the class to meet & answer questions).

03/21/2024

Paid opportunity to share your voice and help support health!

The goals of the 1-hour focus group or interview is to collaborate and learn about your opinions and insights on the current concussion and mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) medical discharge instructions. This information will help develop appropriate concussion discharge instructions for adult Alaska Natives, American Indians, Native people, and Tribal members. This project is being conducted for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, also known as the CDC.

Dates for focus groups and interviews are TBD.

02/24/2024

Alaska residents who have given birth in the last 3 years: We need your advice!

Residentes de Alaska que han parido en los últimos 3 años: ¡Necesitamos su consejo! **versión en español abajo**

*PAID* interview opportunity & chance to help other moms

If you have delivered a baby in Alaska in the last 3 years, you may be eligible to participate in an interview or focus group in March, and earn $100 to thank you for your time and guidance.
If you’re interested, please contact us as soon as possible to make sure you qualify & get signed up! You can:

1.) message us via FB,
2.) email [email protected], or
3.) text or call: 907-310-4550

Times & dates:
• Rural virtual focus group from 12:00 – 1:30 on Fri 3/22/24

• Urban virtual focus group from 12:00 – 1:30 on Thur 3/28/24

• Anchorage in-person focus group (in Mountain View) from 5:00 – 6:30 on Tue 3/26/24

• Interviews scheduled individually

*Note: We are an Alaska Native-owned public health consulting firm. We are doing this work to support State of Alaska-led maternal child health programs.

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Residentes de Alaska que han parido en los últimos 3 años: ¡Necesitamos su consejo!

Oportunidad de entrevista *PAGADA* y ocasión para ayudar a otras mamás


Si has dado a luz un bebé en Alaska en los últimos 3 años, es probable que calificas para una entrevista o grupo de enfoque en marzo o abril, donde ganarás $100 para agradecerte para tu tiempo y tus consejos.

Si te interesa participar, por favor contáctanos lo más pronto que sea posible para asegurar que calificas y para registrarte. Puedes:

1.) mandarnos un mensaje por FB,
2.) mandar un correo electrónico a [email protected]; o
3.) llamar o mandar texto a: 907-310-4550

Horas y fechas:

• Grupo de enfoque (virtual) para Alaska rural: 12:00 – 13:30 el viernes 22 de marzo

• Grupo de enfoque (virtual) para Alaska urbana: 12:00 – 13:30 el jueves 28 de marzo

• Grupo de enfoque en persona en Anchorage (Mountain View): 17:00 – 18:30 el martes 26 de marzo

• Las entrevistas se coordinan una por una

*Nota: somos una compañía Indígena de consultaría que hace trabajo de salud pública. Estamos elaborando este trabajo para apoyar los programas dirigidas por el estado de Alaska para el salud maternal y salud de niños.

02/23/2024

It has been such an honor to work with Jessica and Frances, the two Village-Based Lactation Counselors in this article, and with the Northwest Arctic communities and mothers who informed this idea, and with Maniilaq Association to carry it forward. We are so glad The Arctic Sounder could help get this story out to a larger audience.

Through the Village-Based Lactation Counselors project in Northwest Alaska, women will be able to share their expertise around breastfeeding with families who might lack peer support,

10/03/2023

Kijik Corporation Subsidiary, International Data Systems (IDS) is Hiring ! - https://mailchi.mp/international-data/free-baby-mukluk-making-class-may-26-15633645

08/02/2023

Playing our small part to support the start-up of state licensed, culturally-relevant, developmentally-appropriate childcare in Kotzebue is one of the most rewarding roles we have ever played. Quality childcare means the world to children, their families, employers, and the community as a whole. Childcare holds the economy and families together, and we are so proud of the hard work that Nunakins staff put in to make this happen.

05/12/2023

Harvest Traditional Plants with Lingít ethnoherbalist Meda DeWitt @ Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage on May 20th, 1:00 - 4:00 pm

Who:
This no-cost event is for Indigenous (Alaska Native or American Indian) people who are either:
• Pregnant
• Considering becoming pregnant in the next year
• Were pregnant within the last year

When:
Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 1pm-4pm

Where:
Alaska Native Heritage Center
8800 Heritage Center Drive, Anchorage, AK 99504

RSVP by May 19th: email [email protected] or text or call
Rachael at 907-310-4550

*Don't have childcare? We can help! Just let us know when you RSVP. *

During this event, you will have the chance to:
- Learn how to harvest traditional plants– all materials provided.
- Connect with other Indigenous people, build social connections, and make friends in the same life stage.
- - Learn about Alaska Native birth helpers (doulas) and how you can get prenatal, birth, and postpartum support *for free*
- Discuss topics of importance to you in a small friendly group. You deserve support in this time of life.

About the teacher:
Meda DeWitt is a Lingít traditional healer, certified massage therapist, ethnoherbalist, educator, and virtual and in-person events coordinator Meda's clan is Naanyaa.aayí and she is a child of the Kaach.aadi. Her family comes from Shtuxéen kwaan (now referred to as Wrangell, AK.). Currently she lives on Dena’ina lands in Anchorage, Alaska. Meda’s work revolves around the personal credo “Leave a world that can support life and a culture worth living for.” Her work experience draws from her training as an Alaska Native traditional healer and Healthy Native Communities capacity building facilitator, and her role as a mother.