Reclaiming Indigenous Birth Project

Published on June 5, 2026

Reclaiming Indigenous Birth is a national storytelling and advocacy project that documents the experiences of Indigenous midwives and communities working to restore birth. Through interviews, films, and written stories, the project highlights the knowledge, leadership, and resilience of Indigenous birth workers.

The project shares stories about:

  • community-led midwifery programs

  • the impacts of birth evacuation policies

  • cultural teachings connected to pregnancy and birth

  • the growing movement to restore Indigenous birth practices


Learn More:

🔗reclaimingindigenousbirth.ca

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