National Council of Indigenous Midwives

What they're asking for

In the registry's own words. Descriptions are only filed for meetings since mid-2024.

1. 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.

   June 2, 2026 · Juanita Nathan · Liberal · Health; Aboriginal Affairs; Federal-Provincial Relations

2. 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.

   February 25, 2026 · Helena Jaczek · Liberal · Health; Aboriginal Affairs; Federal-Provincial Relations

3. Securing increased federal investments in Indigenous-led health (midwifery, infrastructure, and community-based education).

   December 11, 2025 · Mona Fortier · Liberal · Health; Aboriginal Affairs; Budget; Education

Full meeting log

11 MP-directed communications since January 2024, from the Registry of Lobbyists.