Eeyou Istchee Midwifery Education

04/07/2026

Law 15 means our chiskutimwaakanch are allowed to do more to help women take care of themselves. For example, they will be able to do IUD counselling and insertion (under supervision of course!) Keep your eyes open for a Well Woman Day in Chisasibi in June when the chiskutimwaakanch, midwives, doctors and nurses will be working together to bring these services to Cree women!

Miigwetch and congragulations Ordre des sages-femmes du Québec

🎉 Une avancée historique pour les soins de santé s*xuelle et reproductive au Québec!

L'Assemblée nationale a adopté le 2 avril dernier un projet de loi qui élargit notamment les capacités des sages-femmes : une première en 25 ans. C'est une reconnaissance importante du rôle essentiel que jouent les sages-femmes dans le système de santé québécois.

L'Ordre des sages-femmes du Québec salue chaleureusement cette adoption, fruit de représentations que nous avons menées avec conviction. Nous prenons maintenant le temps d'évaluer pleinement la portée de ces modifications afin d'en tirer le meilleur pour les familles québécoises.

Nous nous engageons à collaborer étroitement avec les sages-femmes, les établissements de santé et le public pour que ces nouvelles possibilités se concrétisent dans votre quotidien.

C'est une victoire pour toutes les familles qui font confiance aux soins des sages-femmes. 💙

04/01/2026

Today!

03/30/2026

Please join us today!
Elders camp lodge
All ages welcome for crafting and storytelling

02/25/2026

Want a midwife birth but also want or need to be really close to a big hospital? Live in VD? There is now midwifery services in Val D'Or :)

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L'Abitibi-Témiscamingue inaugure officiellement la Maison de naissances et de la petite enfance des Grands Pins! Une belle collaboration interprofessionnelle entre les sages-femmes et une équipe de santé publique. Après 12 ans de travail du groupe citoyen Objectif Sages-Femmes Abitibi-Témiscamingue, voici une preuve que les sages-femmes sont une force dans la communauté!✊
Félicitation à toute les équipes derrière le projet!🩵
L’Abitibi-Témiscamingue inaugure sa première maison de naissance à Val-d’Or, un article à lire sur le site de Radio-Canada Info.

02/25/2026

Next week! Free!

Next week! Hear from Dr. Jennifer Leason about her original research examining the costs and impacts of birth evacuation in Indigenous communities.

Dr. Leason uses policy analysis and national travel data to show how displacement from community affects families, midwives, and care systems. Her work invites a reimagining of investment in Indigenous-led midwifery and local birth services as a pathway to wellbeing, continuity, and self-determination.

🎟️ Learn more and register for free at indigenousmidwifery.ca

Dr. Jennifer Leason is an off-reserve member of Minegoziibe Anishinabe Pine Creek Indian Band, Manitoba. She is a Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR), Canada Research Chair, Tier II, Indigenous Maternal Child Wellness and an Associate Professor at the University of Calgary.

02/24/2026

https://www.facebook.com/100064598747148/posts/1337231428440136/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

We’re heading to Ottawa this week to advocate for a coordinated national framework for women’s health. Bill S-243 calls for strengthened primary care and prevention across the lifespan. This is exactly why Indigenous midwifery matters.

Indigenous women have higher rates of STBBIs, perinatal complications, and maternal-infant morbidity and mortality than non-Indigenous women in Canada, driven by systemic barriers that limit access to timely, culturally safe, and community-based care. Indigenous midwives make it faster and easier for Indigenous women and gender-diverse people to access primary care close to home.

02/04/2026

*EDIT* - Info session dates to be confirmed. Please still reach out if you are interested!

Our program is looking for a Cultural Training officer to support chiskutimwaakanch in their cultural learning🔍‼️📢🔔

01/06/2026

🌿 Land-Based Learning in Action! 🌿

From September 28 to October 4, 2025, our midwife chiskutimwaakanch joined Elders for an unforgettable week on the land. Together, they built a traditional wigwam, learned teachings about its cultural significance, and shared stories.

Highlights included:
✅ Teamwork in constructing the wigwam from frame to finish
✅ Rabbit snaring and preparation workshops
✅ Teachings on peat moss and its traditional uses
✅ Nature walks exploring medicinal plants and trees
✅ Hands-on traditional medicine workshops

This experience was about culture, honoring the wisdom of our Elders, and nurturing Eeyou/Eenou midwives that will provide the best care possible for Eeyou Istchee.

Thank you to everyone who helped make it possible!

01/06/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about this form of cancer and the importance of the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination. HPV is almost exclusively the cause of cervical cancer. In some cases, symptoms may not appear until the cancer is more advanced. Regular screenings, protected s*x and HPV vaccination are among the most effective ways to protect yourself and your partner.

To learn more about HPV and cervical cancer, visit: https://hpvinfo.ca/what-is-hpv/

12/20/2025

A beautiful article about communities in the West bringing midwifery back.

A resurgence of traditional midwifery is bringing deliveries back home

12/17/2025

Happy holidays from the Eeyou Istchee Pimâtîsuwin Chiskutimâchuwin.

Thank you all for your support of our chiskutimwaakanch!

Wishing you health and happiness for 2026!

11/27/2025

Marieve is a midwife in Chisisabi, teaching our chiskuitmwaakanch and helping us regrow Eeyou-Eenou midwifery. She needs a nanny! Jan-June minimum 1 month. Min wage but all lodging and food paid for, and travel if you're coming from the South.

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