Reclaiming

Indigenous Birth

Building Evidence to return birth
to Indigenous communities

Birth is a sacred ceremony. For generations, Indigenous Peoples in Canada have held rich knowledge and practices that support healthy pregnancy, birth, and thriving communities.

Colonial policies disrupted Indigenous midwifery and continue to require many pregnant people in rural and remote communities to leave home weeks before birth. This separation impacts families, culture, language, and wellbeing.

The Questions We're Answering

Comparing Obstetric evacuation with Indigenous Midwifery Care

Through our research efforts, we are examining the costs and outcomes of the colonial practice of obstetric evacuation and the social-cultural benefits of Indigenous midwifery. To implement optimal perinatal care for Indigenous people, Indigenous midwives in Canada seek evidence to answer the following questions: