Kilila Birth Keeper Collective

01/11/2026

Birth plans don’t always change because families choose to change them.

With recent maternity diversions affecting Peace Arch Hospital, many South Surrey and White Rock families are navigating uncertainty around where and how they’ll give birth.

When systems feel stretched, steady support matters. Doula care can offer continuity, calm, and advocacy when plans shift unexpectedly.

I wrote a short post about how doula support can help families feel more grounded and supported during maternity diversions. If this affects you or someone you love, I invite you to read more, or reach out.

https://somaticbirth.offeringtree.com/blog/when-planned-birth-places-shift-how-doula-support-can-help-families-navigate-maternity-diversions-at-peace-arch-hospital

03/09/2024

09/26/2023

Meet Jodi!

09/26/2023

What a beautiful offering by one of our dear friends and local birth keeper, Jodi!

The FRAFCA Prenatal program is proud to have Jodi Golder come to share her moss bag teachings with our pregnant families.

This pre-registered series runs from October 10 to 31 9:30-11:30.

Bus pick up is available.

Contact Corina.Bye@frafca.org to register.

09/20/2023

Meet Cheyenne! Head over to our website to get to know and connect with Cheyenne.

09/20/2023

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09/20/2023

Welcome to our first monthly member spotlight!

This month, we are highlighting Steffanie Michel at . Steffanie is a syilx and nłeʔkepmx mother that is doing very important work in her community. Thank you Steffanie for doing everything that you do. You are incredible!

From Steffanie:
"As an Indigenous Birthworker, I believe it is fundamental that families know how important it is to know our rights and use our voices regarding our birth. We deserve support, to feel safe, and to be cared for!"

Make sure to go follow Steffanie at

*Are you a DSA member and want to be highlighted? Check out the link to fill out the nomination form!*

09/20/2023

Birth Keeper mentorship at the Fraser Region Aboriginal Friendship Centre. Learning from Katherine Bartel IBCLC on feeding with attachment.

09/20/2023

Meet LaTara! Get to know her on her social accounts.

09/20/2023

Join us for 3rd Annual Walk for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30,2023 starting at 11:00 am.

The walk starts at Grand Chief Bernard Robert Charles Memorial Plaza, White Rock

07/12/2022

Are you a birth worker supporting Indigenous Families in the Fraser Salish Region?

Our BCAAFC “Circles of Birth Keepers” program is looking to create a strong community of birth and postpartum support workers for the amazing families we serve at our Friendship Centre.

We are located on the shared and unceded territories of the Kwantlen, Katzie, Semiahmoo, QayQayt and the ceded territory of the Tsawwassen First Nation.

If you are a doula, or birth support worker and would like to navigate the 4 session Cultural Safety training for Birth Workers along with our community of Indigenous and Allied birth workers, please join us for the zoom viewings and follow up discussions.

Additionally you will also learn about our perinatal programs here, and the comprehensive wrap around supports that are available to birthing Indigenous families here at our Centre”

05/15/2022

What a beautiful gathering today as we made our way over to FRAFCA to meet with Joani, our teacher on drum making. Lots of laughter and good medicine went in to today. Missing in action is our sister Stacey! A drum will be made for you 🌿

We learned to “let go” as Joani says as we mindfully tied the sinew and as we moved through the process, we birthed some beautiful drums.