Strength in Practice is a podcast by the Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM) that aims to delve into the critical issues at the cultural and scientific intersections of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). The podcast explores and addresses the challenges and issues that impact the work of midwives and the diverse communities they serve in Canada and the Global South. Strength in Practice connects voices and ideas, empowering clients and midwives, and reinforcing the importance of informed choice in regards to our health.
We welcome feedback at CAMpodcast@canadianmidwives.org
Strength in Practice is produced by the Canadian Association of Midwives, in collaboration with Bespoke Podcasts.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Strength in Practice is a podcast by the Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM) that aims to delve into the critical issues at the cultural and scientific intersections of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). The podcast explores and addresses the challenges and issues that impact the work of midwives and the diverse communities they serve in Canada and the Global South. Strength in Practice connects voices and ideas, empowering clients and midwives, and reinforcing the importance of informed choice in regards to our health.
We welcome feedback at CAMpodcast@canadianmidwives.org
Strength in Practice is produced by the Canadian Association of Midwives, in collaboration with Bespoke Podcasts.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Midwifery isn’t neutral—care can be colonial. What does it mean to “decolonize health care”? In this impactful and thought-provoking episode, Laverne Gervais and Candace Neumann challenge conventional models of care and invite us to reimagine wellness through kinship, cultural safety, and HIV doula care. They share how Indigenous-led programs are transforming reproductive health with heart, humour, and healing—and what midwives and other health professionals can do to support that shift. Discover how to provide care rooted in kinship, not control.
Laverne Gervais
Laverne was born and lives in Treaty 1 Territory, in the city of Winnipeg. She is a member of Peguis First Nation. Laverne has been working in Indigenous sexual wellness for over 15 years and strives to increase Indigenous led culturally safer care programming, prevention and treatment for STBBIs. She has coordinated programs for women living with HIV, facilitated sexuality education workshops for a wide age range and currently manages the Ka Ni Kanichihk’s Mino Pimatisiwin Sexual Wellness Lodge.
Candace Neumann
Candace is a Métis full-spectrum doula, community worker, and facilitator based in Treaty 1 Territory. She is co-founder of Zaagi’idiwin: Indigenous Full-Spectrum Doula Training and researcher for the Indigenous HIV Doula program at Ka Ni Kanichihk. A sundancer and cedar bath practitioner, Candace integrates traditional knowledge with contemporary care to support Indigenous women and Two-Spirit people. She is currently completing her Master of Social Work in Indigenous Knowledges at the University of Manitoba.
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We welcome feedback at CAMpodcast@canadianmidwives.org
Strength in Practice is produced by the Canadian Association of Midwives, in collaboration with Bespoke Podcasts.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.