This was a wonderful webinar shared through my workplace (Vancouver Coastal Health) and shared with all health care workers. It is a round table discussion with Indigenous Aunties & Grandmothers as they share and discuss their experiences supporting Indigenous Birthers. The presenters include Elders from various nations who have been involved in teachings, advocacy and support for both Indigenous and Non-Indigenous health care delivery. These are educators, facilitators, and leaders who share their experiences and strategized together to support Indigenous parents and birthers.
It also delves into issues such as perinatal substance use and discusses key challenges faced by communities and health care services, from the perspective of the elders in these communities. I think it is a very reflective, personal round table discussion that provides a lot of reflection for me, as a health care worker.