Features
-
Syilx boards cradle babies in ‘presence of generations of ancestors’
Greg Barry keeps the practice of her family alive with her baby board business
-
Winter is time for stories: here are some of our favourite Indigenous podcasts
A list of podcasts that will make you laugh, cry, and think, a great listen over the winter months.
-
‘You can have the birth you dream of,’ says traditional birth keeper
With 20 years of experience Alaina Tom shares insights into her work supporting expecting mothers with home birth.
-
‘It’s about inspiring the next generation’: Indigenous Innovators Gathering features Tanya Talaga, Teara Fraser and Notorious Cree
Animikii is hosting the first annual event to highlight Indigenous innovation happening across Turtle Island
-
‘Food as medicine’: How this birth worker carries on the teachings of her great grandmother
Indigenous doula and midwifery student shares about the magic of a postpartum pot roast
-
Jesse Wente says it’s time to tell the truth about Indigenous sovereignty
As a part of Vancouver Island University’s sixth annual ‘Indigenous Speaker Series,’ Indigenous cultural critic Jesse Wente challenges reconciliation with truth.
-
‘Breastfeeding is a traditional food that should be protected’
Child apprehension should not cut off the crucial breastfeeding bond between newborn and parent, advocates say.
-
Syilx artist sharpening skills during this global pandemic
Mike Marchand, a Hip Hop artist, from the Okanagan Indian Band tells IndigiNews not even a global pandemic will stop him from his passions
-
‘Spirit saved my life:’ Estelle Carmona opens up about pregnancy, birth and systemic racism
When enduring two complicated births, Carmona says her strong teachings pulled her through.
-
Birth story: Dene-Tahltan musician shares challenges of pregnancy in remote northern B.C.
Jasmine Netsena, who lives at Fort Nelson First Nation, says being out of range of the proper medical care made it difficult for her to get the care she required while pregnant with her second child.