These statements are approved by the NCIM Core Leadership and include recommendations for healthcare providers, institutions, law makers and governments, among others.
Position Statement on Evacuation for Birth >>>
NCIM strongly condemns the routine and blanket evacuation of pregnant people for birth and demands the return of birthing services to all Indigenous communities.
Position Statement on Indigenous Child Apprehensions >>>
NCIM strongly condemns the over‑representation of Indigenous infants and children in child protection services across the country and within our Nations.
Position Statement on Forced and Coerced Sterilization of Indigenous Peoples >>>
NCIM strongly condemns the forced, coerced, and involuntary sterilization of Indigenous Peoples.
ENDORSEMENTS
These organizations endorse NCIM’s Position Statements:
Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM)
Seventh Generation Midwives Toronto
The Obstetric Justice Project
Nga Maia Maori Midwives Aotearoa
Doula Training Canada
Access Midwifery Victoria British Columbia
Association of Ontario Midwives
Family Care Midwives
Hawai’i Midwifery Council
Indigenous Birth of Alberta
Midwives Association of British Columbia
Midland Midwives by the Bay
Midwives Association of Manitoba
We invite allied organizations to endorse these three proposals.
For questions, please contact: admin@indigenousmidwifery.ca
Your organization’s name will be added to our list of endorsements. By sending an endorsement, you are confirming that you have the authorization to do so on behalf of your organization.