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CAM Responds to Midwifery Today’s Choice of Conference Venue with Openly Homophobic Policy
“We believe that all midwives and midwifery practices can and should provide an environment where every individual is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect.… Read More »CAM Responds to Midwifery Today’s Choice of Conference Venue with Openly Homophobic Policy
CAM Cannabis Survey
CAM invites midwives and clients to take part in a research study about cannabis use during pregnancy and during breast/chestfeeding.
NACM Represents! The 18th Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
NACM presents at the United Nations
Inter-Pares Honours NACM
Inter-Pares honours the National Aboriginal Council of Midwives for their continuing social justice work!
CAM Releases Newly Revised Position Statement on Home Birth
CAM updates position statement on home birth.
CAM, NACM, Oxfam & Action Canada: Seeking Organizational Support on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
The National Aboriginal Council of Midwives (NACM), the Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM) have partnered with Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights and Oxfam… Read More »CAM, NACM, Oxfam & Action Canada: Seeking Organizational Support on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
International Day of the Midwife: Dance in Support of Midwifery!
In celebration of the 2019 International Day of the Midwife, CAM is inviting people around the world to dance in celebration of midwifery. What do… Read More »International Day of the Midwife: Dance in Support of Midwifery!
NACM Statement in Response to Child Apprehensions
NACM Co-Chairs Carol Couchie, Nishnawbe kwe, and Claire Dion Fletcher, Potawatomi-Lenape collaborated with Nathalie Pambrun, Métis, CAM President to issue a joint statement between NACM… Read More »NACM Statement in Response to Child Apprehensions
NACM Gathering is all about Education
In October, over 30 NACM members gathered at Kitigan Zibi to connect, share about their work and communities, learn, and plan for the future of Indigenous midwifery… Read More »NACM Gathering is all about Education
The Pinard, Winter 2018
INSIDE: Read about the CAM Conference, the Global Health Symposium and the NACM Gathering; learn about respectful maternity care training in South Sudan.
CAM Announces Appointment of Nathalie Pambrun as President 2018-20
Nathalie Pambrun becomes first Indigenous midwife to serve as CAM president.
CAM Calls for Research and New Measures to Curb Systemic Racism in Healthcare
Dr. Onye Nnorom to deliver Keynote Address on How Racism Impacts Health at CAM conference
Cannabis Use During Pregnancy
CAM is committed to health promotion and harm reduction pertaining to the legalization and regulated use of recreational cannabis products.