IDM 2023: Celebrate a Midwife Campaign
May 5th is International Day of the Midwife and this year we’re celebrating for a whole month! Join us from May 5 – June 5,… Read More »IDM 2023: Celebrate a Midwife Campaign
Advocacy
We advocate in partnership with the National Aboriginal Council of Midwives (NACM) and other midwifery associations to relevant governments for policy changes and funding to advance Indigenous midwifery, the growth, diversity, and accessibility of midwifery throughout Canada, and continued investments to strengthen midwifery globally.
Midwives as Abortion Providers: Moving Advocacy Forward
Webinar: March 10, 2023 from 12:00 PM – 01:30 PM A 90-min presentation for midwives and their allies to move advocacy forward for midwives as abortion providers. Access to… Read More »Midwives as Abortion Providers: Moving Advocacy Forward
Conference – The Last Hoorah!
It’s your last chance to get access to the conference recordings. Get your ticket from now until Nov 30 and save 50%. You’ll get access… Read More »Conference – The Last Hoorah!
CAM is Proposing a Major Change
The current CAM board is made up of 1 representative from each province or territory. This structure was chosen to help get midwifery recognized across… Read More »CAM is Proposing a Major Change
The CAM Conference Schedule is Here!
Join us again this year for the best midwifery conference in Canada! Discover the latest in midwifery research and practice, compelling keynote speakers, panels, discussions,… Read More »The CAM Conference Schedule is Here!
Jennie Joseph – one of Time’s Women of the Year – is confirmed as CAM’s keynote speaker!
Jennie Joseph wants to fix the black maternal mortality crisis one midwife at a time. – Don’t miss what is going to be a great talk.
Does CAM Represent You?
It’s your chance to have your say on how your national professional association represents you. Join this discussion and share your voice
NEW! Changes to Membership Categories
The CAM Board of Directors is recommending an update to individual membership categories in the CAM bylaws. BE SURE TO JOIN US AT THE AGM:… Read More »NEW! Changes to Membership Categories
Knovember 2022 Call for Abstracts
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JULY 4 JULY 11 CAM’s Virtual Conference is back! Join us in November for a series of online presentations, workshops, panels, and… Read More »Knovember 2022 Call for Abstracts
Recognition of Midwifery in the House of Commons
To mark International Day of the Midwife, Member of Parliament Marc Serré (Liberal) made a statement in support of midwifery in the House of Commons.
Notice of Annual General Meeting 2022
A NEW MONTH FOR THE AGM – JUNE! Registration is now open! From now on, CAM’s AGM will be held in June. From now on,… Read More »Notice of Annual General Meeting 2022
Restoring Indigenous Midwifery and Birth Forum
May 4, 2022 – May 6, 2022 Recordings available for the entire month! Join us for our Virtual Forum and take part in three days of virtual presentations,… Read More »Restoring Indigenous Midwifery and Birth Forum
New Position Statement: Midwives’ Provision of Abortion
Access to safe and legal abortion is a human right and providing abortion care and post abortion care is part of the role of Canadian midwives. The Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM) supports Canadian midwives who already provide abortion and post-abortion care and midwives who are working to integrate this care into their practice and calls on midwives and all reproductive health care providers to work to ensure access to abortion care in Canada.
New Position Statement: Combatting Anti-Indigenous Racism
The Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM) formally adopts the Truth & Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action (TRC), the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls… Read More »New Position Statement: Combatting Anti-Indigenous Racism
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.
