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Sages-femmes au Canada – Sages-femmes autochtones

Rencontre des sages-femmes autochtones 2011

(Disponible en anglais seulement).

National Aboriginal Council of Midwives Annual Gathering 2011

November 6, 2011: 12:00pm-8:00pm -Working Meeting

November 7, 2011: 8:00am to 10:00pm – Symposium on Midwifery for Aboriginal Leadership

November 8, 2011: 9:00am to 5:00pm – Aboriginal Midwives Gathering

This year’s Gathering will be hosted by the midwives of Six Nations of the Grand River, at the Community Hall in Ohsweken, Ontario. For the first time, NACM’s Gathering will include a day open to Aboriginal Leadership, from First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, to come and learn more about midwifery directly from midwives (Nov. 7^th). Presentations by Aboriginal midwives working in diverse communities will be given. NACM’s logo and website will be launched on this day. An evening program, including dinner and entertainment, will close the day.

If you are a leader or member of a First Nations, Inuit or Metis community and you would like to attend the one day Symposium, please find more detailed information here:

Invitation letter

Registration Form for Aboriginal leadership

The Gathering will also include a working meeting day, in which NACM’s board representatives for the next year will be chosen. Finally, November 8^th will be a day of professional development, networking and story sharing for Aboriginal midwives. This year’s Gathering promises to be an historic event.

If you are interested in attending, please fill out the registration form and fax to:

514-738-0370 or email nacm@canadianmidwives.org.

This event is free of charge. Meals and refreshments are included.

We encourage participants to seek funding through their local networks. For those who are not eligible for local funding, please contact the NACM administrator at

nacm@canadianmidwives.org

Partial funding may be available for travel and accommodation only. Priority will be given to Elders, students and midwives from non-funded regions.

Please note that the CAM conference (North American Joint Conference) will take place on November 9-12, 2011. A reduced conference rate is available for elders and students. If you do not have access to local funding, please contact: nacm@canadianmidwives.org.

Notice of Meeting

Registration form for Aboriginal Midwives

Funding Application to attend Gathering 2011