Indigenous Reproductive Health
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Two K’omoks mothers contemplate how to celebrate their babies’ tenth moon Hiługwila ceremony during COVID-19
How are coastal families dealing with the ongoing pandemic? | Part Two
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Indigenous birth knowledge fills massive gaps in healthcare, but needs support
Co-founder of Indigenous doula collective says Indigenous birth workers need to be “supported and not exploited.”
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‘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.
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Maternity and Babies Advice Line makes reproductive support more accessible for remote communities
24/7 virtual care Maternity and Babies Advice Line, a collaboration of First Nations Health Authority and Rural Community Coordination B.C.
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‘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
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‘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.
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A toolkit ‘Knowing your rights’ works to combat forced sterilization of Indigenous women and systemic racism in healthcare
The Native Women’s Association of Canada’s educational toolkit, made by and for Indigenous, Métis and Inuit women and gender diverse people helps educate on informed consent in Canadian hospitals.
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‘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.
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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.
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Total number of Indigenous nurses in B.C. unknown as registry says data is “incomplete”
The TRC’s 23rd call to action was for an increase in Indigenous health care practitioners. Without clear numbers, how can this call be met?