National Indigenous Peoples Day

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day! A chance to celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people across Turtle Island. Today we wanted to take a minute to acknowledge some reproductive health leaders here in Toronto. Specifically, we wanted to shout out to Seventh Generation Midwives. Seventh Generation employees both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal midwives and staff. As an organization they are committed to supporting Aboriginal clients in reclaiming control of birth and incorporating traditional teachings and ceremonies. Many of their midwives are also working to return birth to reserves and Indigenous communities so that pregnant clients can have their babies in their communities instead of being flown out to hospitals.  

The midwives at Seventh Generation may not receive National recognition today but we believe their work is outstanding. Learn more about Seventh Generation here: https://www.sgmt.ca/