Author of the article: Sarah Williscraft • Local Journalism Initiative
Publishing date: Apr 19, 2021 • 33 minutes ago • 2 minute read • Sheena Bradley of McMurray Métis, Stephanie Fedirchuk of Takla Lake First Nation, and Shelby Weiss of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation pose for a photo at the Eagle Ridge section of the Birchwood Trails on Friday, April 16, 2021. Sarah Williscraft/Fort McMurray/Postmedia Network
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Four local First Nation and Métis women are completing a traditional birthwork course that returns Indigenous birth teachings to their communities.
The 13-month course is offered through Indigenous Birth of Alberta while following Alberta Health Services’ (AHS) Prenatal Education Program. Students learn how to share Indigenous culture throughout the pregnancy and birthing process, run prenatal and postnatal programs, community outreach and postpartum support.
Four Indigenous women hope to connect their communities with traditional birth practices
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Four Indigenous women hope to connect their communities with traditional birth practices
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