National Council of Indigenous Midwives

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Registration: 2 of 2 (2026-06-02 to present)

Details Regarding the Identified Subject Matter

Subject matters	Details	Categories
Aboriginal Affairs, Federal-Provincial Relations, Health	Bill S-243, An Act to Establish a National Framework for Women's Health in Canada The National Council of Indigenous Midwives is participating as part of the Women's Health Coalition Advocacy Council. We aim to ensure: Explicit inclusion of Indigenous women, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people within the framework; Consultation and stakeholder engagement provisions (Clauses 3–5), including recognition of Indigenous midwifery organizations as key partners; Improving access to maternal and reproductive health services in rural, remote and northern communities; Workforce development and Indigenous midwifery education; Federal-Provincial-Territorial coordination mechanisms related to women’s health. Advocacy may include participation in coalition activities, advisory committee engagement, and potential submissions during parliamentary committee study.	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
Aboriginal Affairs, Health, Justice and Law Enforcement	Bill S-250 - Amendment to the Criminal Code on Forced Sterilization.	Legislative Proposal, Bill or Resolution
Aboriginal Affairs, Budget, Education, Health	Secure increases in funding for our organization to support the growth of Indigenous midwifery across Canada.	Grant, Contribution or Other Financial Benefit
Aboriginal Affairs, Budget, Education, Health	Securing increased federal investments in Indigenous-led health (midwifery, infrastructure, and community-based education).	Policies or Program
Aboriginal Affairs, Health	Securing Indigenous midwifery leadership within the federal government's health human resource planning.	Policies or Program