The TBC has given me a safe space to practice! Midwives are always welcomed and supported. Our clients are welcomed and supported. From the Birth Centre Aides to the management, there is never a time that I feel unsupported…. Their support to midwives, clients, and this beautiful and meaningful birth space is invaluable. Thank you TBC, chi miigwetch!!
Midwife 2
To be able to work at the TBC as an Indigenous-led birthing space means I can provide culturally safe care in an environment that feels safe, like home, for me, my community, and the families I provide care for.
Midwife 3
It means working in a space that exists … to re-establish a deep spiritual and ancestral connection to this part of the world, while creating an opportunity for folks to access clinically excellent care in a space that actively seeks to decolonize families’ intrapartum care experiences.
Midwife 4
It is important to me to support Indigenous people, and have a safe space to incorporate pregnancy, birthing and infant teachings that are important to them; as well as to have family present and a space for ceremony.
Midwife 5
Respect and love it. It reminds us the connection between human and natural world that we … often ignored. The low-risk or healthy pregnant people and midwives can benefit a lot from the space provided.
Staff 1
I am so grateful for the opportunity to learn constantly over time from Indigenous midwives and other cultural leaders about my role in upholding Indigenous rights and good relationships.