National Council of Indigenous Midwives
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National Council of Indigenous Midwives is a national organization representing Indigenous midwives and midwifery students.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- August 2024: The council is partnering with Spirit Aligned Leadership for its 2024 knowledge-sharing program. The partnership supports projects that promote cultural approaches to maternal and infant care.[2]
- April 2025: Laura Mayer serves as the executive director of this organization while campaigning for federal office.[3]
- October 2026: The organization held its 2026 national gathering at Fort William Historical Park in Thunder Bay on September 23-24. The 2026 event combined land-based learning for students with a general gathering to discuss policy concerns and best practices. The group began with nine nations across Canada working to reclaim traditional midwifery education.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "National gathering brings Indigenous midwives together in Thunder Bay", Anishinabek News, 6 October 2026 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Program selects Indigenous midwives and advocates to share cultural, generational knowledge", Anishinabek News, 7 August 2024 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Sault Ste. Marie–Algoma riding NDP candidate calls for better healthcare accessibility in Northern Ontario", Anishinabek News, 14 April 2025 (archived copy; original article).