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 #midwivesDeliver? RESPECT.
News
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 and CAM in response to the January 11 articles and viral video featuring a newborn seized from their mother by Manitoba officials.
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 in Canada.
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.
New Committees & Working Groups
Member involvement in these initiatives is key to advancing CAM’s strategic objectives.
CAM Joins Condemnation of Child Detention
CAM signs an open letter to Canadian Ministers to end immigration detention in Canada.
Bringing Birth Home Project Finishes
NACM’s Co-chairs are satisfied that the project took meaningful steps towards restoring birth to Indigenous communities.
CAM Statement on Changes to the Ontario Health Curriculum
CAM supports the Association of Ontario Midwives and shares their position that the health curriculum in Ontario should include information about LGBTQ communities and teach students about safety, their bodies and consent.