Pay equity is a human right protected by law in Ontario. This protection is especially important for traditionally female-dominated professions like midwifery that face historic and systemic discrimination.
Several independent reports – including one commissioned by government – clearly illustrate midwives are significantly underpaid for their work. However, the government has failed to implement pay equity for midwives.
We need you! You know the real value of midwives. Speak up and support pay equity for midwives.
Friday, November 15th
Amphitheatre, Saint Paul University (223 Main Street)
6:00 pm – Pre-show Presentation by Jennifer Boyes-Manseau: Birthing Celebrations 7:00 pm – Due to unforseen circumstances we are unable to screen Birth Rites this evening.
As a substitute, we will be screening Laboring Under an Illusion. 8:15 pm – Community Discussion Panel
Generations Midwifery Care, the amalgamated practice of Leeds-Grenville Midwives and Village Midwifery Care is hosting an Open House / Grand Re-Opening on October 16th from 12:00pm-3:00pm and 5:00pm-8:00pm at our Brockville Location (51 King St East, Suite 207, Brockville, K6V 7B1). We would love to see everyone there!
Friday, September 27th
Amphitheatre, Saint Paul University (223 Main Street)
6:00 pm – Breast is Best a prize-winning film from Norway, about mother-baby-friendly practices including breastfeeding. 7:00 pm – Special Presentation by Fleur Bickford, IBCLC: The empowerment of women during birth and breastfeeding. 8:00 pm – Latching On: The Politics of Breastfeeding in America. 8:35 pm – Community Panel including Ottawa blogger, Annie from PhD in Parenting.
Marching for Maternity Care. Join us, on Labour Day to draw attention to the need for mother-baby friendly maternity care practices locally and throughout Canada on Monday, September 2, 2013, gathering at 10:00am, march begins at 10:15am, in Ottawa, starting at the Women’s Monument at Minto Place Park (intersection of Elgin and Gilmour), and walking to Parliament Hill (~1.3km). Join this event on Facebook.
Similar marches will be held at locations across the country on September 2, by other Mothers of Change Chapters. Be a part of this growing movement!
Prepare for the Birth Rally: get some bristol board, use craft supplies from around the house (paint, pencils, markers), and involve your children. Make some posters to share what is important to you about birth.
2013 Midwifery Collective Picnic for previous and current clients is taking place on August 31, 2013 at noon at the Midwifery Collective office – 297 Olmstead Street.
Bring a lunch and the practice will supply cake and drinks.
The Annual Midwifery Picnic will take place on Saturday, June 1 at Andrew Haydon park gazebo (same place as last year), from 11am to 2 pm, rain or shine. Bring your picnic lunch, your family and come visit with the midwives and other families. Cake and juice will be provided.
A Mother is Born will be shown as part of the Choice! A Birth and Baby Film Festival on May 24, 2013 at 19:00 at St. Paul’s university. There is an Optimal Fetal Positioning presentation by Dr. Nancy Salgueiro before the film, at 18:00, and a discussion panel afterwards.
A Mother is Born is a documentary created by Birthing Babies Together.
“We are a group of three medical students from the University of Alberta (U of A) who have come together to create an educational documentary about woman-centered care that focuses on the various birthing options available for low-risk obstetrics. Our mission is to bridge the gap between doulas, midwives, nurses and physicians with a focus on interprofessional education. We want to discover where common ground exists. ”
“Our goal was to create a film that was respectful, balanced and evidence based. Instead of furthering the divide, we wanted to promote collaboration. One of the biggest goals of our film is intended to foster respect for the contributions of all disciplines. ”
Pathways connect is a gathering of parents who are making conscious, holistic parenting choices. These gathering are based on the quarterly magazine, Pathways to Family Wellness, but you do not need to have read the magazine ahead of time. Meetings are open to families interested in gaining knowledge and support from other parents who are also on the path of making more conscious lifestyle choices.
Meetings will be hosted by Dr. Nancy Salgueiro and held at Marketplace Family Chiropractic Centre on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7pm. Children are welcome.
2013 Meeting dates: March 13; April 10; May 8; June 12; July 10; August 14; September 11; October 9; November 13.
