Training future midwives in Labrador. We heard about the Innu

CBC Newfoundland Morning

Training future midwives in Labrador. We heard about the Innu Midwifery Program and chatted with its instructor, as well as some of the students.

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The Innu Midwifery Program has now begun in Sheshatshiu. It's a federally funded program offered by the Innu Roundtable Secretariat, which represents the three Innu communities in the province. A small class a students will get comprehensive training to become midwives. Gisela Becker is the Innu Midwifery Implementation Coordinator. Emma White and Kim Bridle are two students in the program. I (Martin Jones) had the chance to speak with them about the program and why its important to train in Labrador.

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