Indigenous Birthworkers and Indigenous Futures: Truth Before Reconciliation

Wednesday, March 27, 7-9 p.m.

The Rooms, St. John's

Dr. Karen Lawford, an Anishinaabeg midwife, Registered midwife and Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at McMaster University, presents the context of Indigenous birthworkers and how they are related to Indigenous futures. But first, she describes the historical socio-political context of healthcare in the country of Canada referencing various Calls to Action, Calls to Justice, and Recommendations from three national commissions. One of the goals of this presentation is to make evident the truth so that together, we can begin a path towards reconciliation.

Presented by Department of Anthropology

Event Listing 2024-03-27 19:00:00 2024-03-27 21:00:00 America/St_Johns Indigenous Birthworkers and Indigenous Futures: Truth Before Reconciliation Dr. Karen Lawford, an Anishinaabeg midwife, Registered midwife and Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at McMaster University, presents the context of Indigenous birthworkers and how they are related to Indigenous futures. But first, she describes the historical socio-political context of healthcare in the country of Canada referencing various Calls to Action, Calls to Justice, and Recommendations from three national commissions. One of the goals of this presentation is to make evident the truth so that together, we can begin a path towards reconciliation. The Rooms, St. John's Department of Anthropology