Orange Shirt Day – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30th, Orange Shirt Day, has been declared the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Read our message from the CAM President.
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New Position Statement: Midwifery Care, Immunization, and Informed Choice
Access to vaccination information and services is a human right and increasing safe and equitable access to vaccines and vaccine information is important for community health and well-being.
Vaccines – We Can Talk About It!
CAM has published detailed information to help you navigate the complex issue of vaccines and how to talk about them with your clients. Look through… Read More »Vaccines – We Can Talk About It!
Join Our CAM Conference Program Committee
CAM is looking for members interested in participating in the CAM Conference Program Committee for the 2021 Virtual Conference, Knovember, to take place November 2-5, 2021.
Canadian Association of Midwives Statement on Discovery at former Kamloops Residential School
The discovery of a mass grave of 215 Indigenous children at the site of the former Kamloops Residential School is a sobering discovery which confirms what Indigenous communities have long known.
20th Anniversary Message from our President
A short message from CAM President, Alix Bacon, celebrating the last 20 years of CAM, and looking forward to the next 20 years of midwifery.
National Action Plan to Eliminate Anti-Indigenous Racism
On January 27 & 28 2021, the Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM) was honoured to participate, along with the National Aboriginal Council of Midwives (NACM), at the Federal government’s dialogue to advance a national action plan to eliminate anti-Indigenous racism in Canadian healthcare.
Coronavirus / COVID 19: Indigenous and Remote Communities
Coronavirus / COVID 19: Information for First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities, individuals and healthcare providers.
Coronavirus / COVID 19: Government Updates
Detailed information for individuals and citizens from the national and provincial governments of Canada.
Coronavirus / COVID 19: Information for Clients
Reliable sources for general information on COVID-19 and public health advisories.
Coronavirus / COVID 19: Information for Health Professionals
Discover key information and clinical resources on coronavirus for all health professionals.
Are you concerned about Coronavirus?
Discover key information on coronavirus for all health professionals and the public from The Public Health Agency of Canada.
Member of the CAM Board Helps Bring Midwifery to Norther Communities
Read how Heather Heinrichs is helping women in norther communities. With her help they don’t have to make the long trip all the way to Yellowknife.
2020 is the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife
The World Health Organization has declared 2020 the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. Read what’s happening and when, and what you can do!