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Ontario government ordered to end gender pay gap for midwives.

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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The Gimaamobiwad Conference: Inspiring community-led birthwork and sharing stories about pathways to midwifery

September 25, 2024

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 Gimaamobiwad (“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…

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…

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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