Indigenous Midwifery
Find out more about why the restoration and renewal of Indigenous midwifery is one of our five strategic goals.
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Home, hospital, birth centre — your midwife provides you the same excellent care no matter where you give birth.
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The Giimaamoobiwad Conference: Inspiring community-led birthwork and sharing stories about pathways to midwifery
Anishinaabe midwife and Elder Elaine Ross has been providing birthing care in Treaty #3 territory for the past couple years. Seeing the potential for a resurgence in the territory and repeatedly hearing how important Indigenous midwifery and birthwork is, Elaine led the way for the Giimaamoobiwad (“Gathering”) Conference to be birthed. The three-day conference took place Sep. 10-12, 2024, bringing together representatives from Southern Treaty #3 communities and partners to promote Indigenous midwifery and inspire community-led birthwork.
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Midwives: Champions of gender equity
Media release TORONTO: As Gender Equality Week approaches (Sep. 22-28, 2024), midwives stand proudly as champions for gender equity, including in health care. Through commitment to gender-inclusive, client-centered, pro-choice care, and tireless advocacy for pay equity, midwives are shaping a fu…
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Midwives are there for Ontarians during labour: This Labour Day, support the work of midwives
Media release TORONTO: Midwives give babies and their families the best possible start – highly skilled care, excellent outcomes, the comprehensive information needed to make informed choices, and 24-7 access to care, support and encouragement in some of life’s most challenging moments. Last yea…
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Association of Ontario Midwives announces appointment of Juana Berinstein and Ellen Kanikatsitsa Blais as Co-CEOs
Media release TORONTO: The Association of Ontario Midwives (AOM) is proud to announce the appointment of Juana Berinstein and Ellen Kanikatsitsa Blais as the organization’s first-ever co-CEOs. This innovative leadership model reflects a commitment to governance that prioritizes a living Guswentha Two Row Wampum approach focused on righting relations to the original intentions of this treaty agreement with a focus on peace, friendship and respect.
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Ontario midwives practice in clinics in 100 communities across Ontario, from Attawapiskat to Windsor, Belleville to Kenora. Approximately 20% of all births in the province are attended by midwives. You don't need a referral from a doctor to have a midwife, and midwifery care is covered by the health-care system.
Contact a practice in your area to find out more information.