Eeyou Istchee Midwifery Education

02/04/2026

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

Come to one of our info sessions to learn more!
Mon. Feb 16, 7pm - online
Wed. Feb 18, 7pm - Chisasibi CMC, admin room 1st floor
Mon. Feb 23, 7pm - Waskaganish, location to come
Thurs. March 5, 7pm - online

Please share widely!

01/14/2026

WATCH PARTY INVITATION: Chisasibi! You’re invited to a community watch party & screening of the Spirit of Birth docuseries.

is about how an Anishinaabe mother reclaims traditional Indigenous birthing practices across Canada.

Join us this Friday, January 16 for an evening of reflection, conversation, and community as we gather around the fireplace to watch and share together.

📍 Location: Mitchuap Fireplace
🕔 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM
🪑 Seating: First come, first served
🎟 Admission: Free community event with snacks provided

Presented by &

🎬 Watch the full 8-episode series (Eng or Cree!):
🍁 In Canada: Free 2-week trial on + (https://www.aptnplus.ca/home)
🌍 Outside Canada: Available on Apple TV

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.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17aSkTD5De/

Send a message to learn more

11/19/2025

Quebec midwives need to know how to bring a baby to life if they are born not breathing. After a lot of work and dedication our chiskutimwaakanch certified in this very important skill!!!

Big miigwetch to our teachers and midwives Sabina Fella from Waskaganish and Jennie Stonier from Inukjuak.

11/17/2025

Join us tomorrow at 7pm and Wednesday at 7pm at the Gathering Place in Waskaganish !

Waskaganish, please join us at the Gathering Place on November 18 & 19 to meet our chiskutimwaakanch!

11/11/2025

11/06/2025

Waskaganish, please join us at the Gathering Place on November 18 & 19 to meet our chiskutimwaakanch!

10/06/2025

Waskaganish!

Come join Eeyou Istchee Pimaatisiiwin Chiskutimaachawin and Waskaganish midwives to watch 3 episodes about birth and midwives in Chisasibi from Spirit of Birth, 2025 tv show!

Tuesday, October 7 at 7 pm Rupert House Hall. Snacks and refreshments will be served.

Check out this trailer for the first episode:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Et6A1wd3C/

Episode 2 - “Birth is Joy, Family & Community” ✨

🍼Brianna’s birth story changes with the support of midwife Emma. Rebeka visits the remote northern Cree community of Chisasibi. After decades of lost knowledge, birth is finally returning home to the land through local services, midwives, and visionaries.
‼️All episodes will be able on May 11th, 2025
📍Chisasibi Family