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What a beautiful week of strategic planning with our NBC team!
We gathered with our Knowledge Keepers and Steering Committee for an incredible three days filled with laughter, powerful conversations, and so much good food (mahsi cho, Saniz!)
Most importantly, we dreamed together about the next few years of NBC: where we're headed, how we'll grow, and the impact we hope to continue making across the North.
We're feeling grounded, grateful, and beyond excited for what's coming.
Mahsi to our NBC community members - you are our driving force and our reason.
Here's to the future of NBC and everything we will create together.✨🫶 #northernbirthworkcollective #northernbirthwork #reproductivecare #birthwork #nwt #NT #doula #reproductivejustice #prenatal #postpartum #birthsupport #closingthegap

What a beautiful week of strategic planning with our NBC team!
We gathered with our Knowledge Keepers and Steering Committee for an incredible three days filled with laughter, powerful conversations, and so much good food (mahsi cho, Saniz!)
Most importantly, we dreamed together about the next few years of NBC: where we're headed, how we'll grow, and the impact we hope to continue making across the North.
We're feeling grounded, grateful, and beyond excited for what's coming.
Mahsi to our NBC community members - you are our driving force and our reason.
Here's to the future of NBC and everything we will create together.✨🫶 #northernbirthworkcollective #northernbirthwork #reproductivecare #birthwork #nwt #NT #doula #reproductivejustice #prenatal #postpartum #birthsupport #closingthegap

🥲Are we ever grateful to the many hands and hearts that made these initiatives come to life.

🎉As we come to end of the 2025, we wanted to take some time to send gratitude to the incredible Aurora College Student Nurses, and Collaborators that Led & helped make these initiatives possible.

⏪ Because of you, and funding opportunities we receive from Partnerships such as ISC “Indigenous Services Canada”, we now have these initiatives available to our Community:

✔️7 Menstrual Nooks with FREE period products available in 6 different locations between Yellowknife, Dettah & Ndilǫ
✔️Menstrual Health Education Zine both in printed copies and PDF that is downloadable on our website
✔️Perinatal Health Resource that are located at both Keskori & Larga Boarding homes, and our office that were created to help those travelling to Yellowknife for care to connect with local resources, programs & services available to them.

🥲Are we ever grateful to the many hands and hearts that made these initiatives come to life.

🎉As we come to end of the 2025, we wanted to take some time to send gratitude to the incredible Aurora College Student Nurses, and Collaborators that Led & helped make these initiatives possible.

⏪ Because of you, and funding opportunities we receive from Partnerships such as ISC “Indigenous Services Canada”, we now have these initiatives available to our Community:

✔️7 Menstrual Nooks with FREE period products available in 6 different locations between Yellowknife, Dettah & Ndilǫ
✔️Menstrual Health Education Zine both in printed copies and PDF that is downloadable on our website
✔️Perinatal Health Resource that are located at both Keskori & Larga Boarding homes, and our office that were created to help those travelling to Yellowknife for care to connect with local resources, programs & services available to them.

✨We are excited to welcome back Amanda Baton, for another Wellness Workshop✨

🧵Join us December 9, from 4-7pm with Amanda, as she leads us in a Beaded Lanyard workshop

❤️RSVP available on our website www.northernbirthwork.com.

✨Please note✨ Priority of RSVP’s will be given to pregnant/ postpartum folks less than 1 year- of a maximum of 10 participants! Connect with us by email if you’d still like to be on the waiting list should there be space available 🫶🏼

😊Want to be involved in leading one of our monthly workshops? reach out to us at hello@northernbirthwork.com

✨We are excited to welcome back Amanda Baton, for another Wellness Workshop✨

🧵Join us December 9, from 4-7pm with Amanda, as she leads us in a Beaded Lanyard workshop

❤️RSVP available on our website www.northernbirthwork.com.

✨Please note✨ Priority of RSVP’s will be given to pregnant/ postpartum folks less than 1 year- of a maximum of 10 participants! Connect with us by email if you’d still like to be on the waiting list should there be space available 🫶🏼

😊Want to be involved in leading one of our monthly workshops? reach out to us at hello@northernbirthwork.com

📅 The NBC office will be closed November 10 & 11 in honour of Remembrance Day.
We take this time to remember and give thanks to all who have served and continue to serve. ❤️

📅 The NBC office will be closed November 10 & 11 in honour of Remembrance Day.
We take this time to remember and give thanks to all who have served and continue to serve. ❤️

We’re excited to share our 2023–2025 Program Evaluation! 🌿✨

This report, led by Indigenous midwife and consultant Keisha Charnley @ekwi7tlcollective, reflects the important work NBC has been doing since 2020 to support families and communities in the North.

The beautiful artwork in the report is by Sadetło Scott @zahkeproductions and the thoughtful graphic design is by Lianne Plamondon @ wildcreative.studio.

We are deeply grateful for the continued support of our community. It’s your trust and participation that make this work possible. 💛

Swipe through some highlights here, and check out the full report on our website [link in bio] to learn more about the impact of this work!

We’re excited to share our 2023–2025 Program Evaluation! 🌿✨

This report, led by Indigenous midwife and consultant Keisha Charnley @ekwi7tlcollective, reflects the important work NBC has been doing since 2020 to support families and communities in the North.

The beautiful artwork in the report is by Sadetło Scott @zahkeproductions and the thoughtful graphic design is by Lianne Plamondon @ wildcreative.studio.

We are deeply grateful for the continued support of our community. It’s your trust and participation that make this work possible. 💛

Swipe through some highlights here, and check out the full report on our website [link in bio] to learn more about the impact of this work!

🍂we are coming to the end of our Wellness workshop in Collaboration with Healthy Family Program, Sara Aloimonos from Nourish North, & Saniz Catholique!

😊 Join us for our last session next week with Saniz Catholique as she will be discussing the benefits of Bone Broth, while we make a lovely meal together!

🌿We are grateful to Sara, Saniz & the Healthy Family Program team for creating this space for our community!

🎉 FREE TO ATTEND, Snacks & Refreshments provided.

🍂we are coming to the end of our Wellness workshop in Collaboration with Healthy Family Program, Sara Aloimonos from Nourish North, & Saniz Catholique!

😊 Join us for our last session next week with Saniz Catholique as she will be discussing the benefits of Bone Broth, while we make a lovely meal together!

🌿We are grateful to Sara, Saniz & the Healthy Family Program team for creating this space for our community!

🎉 FREE TO ATTEND, Snacks & Refreshments provided.

✨Join us in collaboration with certified feeding Specialist , Rachel MacNeill; and the YK playgroup space for PARENT & BABY PLAYTIME.

👉🏽A space to meet other families, chat about baby life & support for feeding your baby!

📍Drop ins located at the YK Playgroup space, in the mall ( old moms boobs babies space)

😊We hope to see you there!

✨Join us in collaboration with certified feeding Specialist , Rachel MacNeill; and the YK playgroup space for PARENT & BABY PLAYTIME.

👉🏽A space to meet other families, chat about baby life & support for feeding your baby!

📍Drop ins located at the YK Playgroup space, in the mall ( old moms boobs babies space)

😊We hope to see you there!

We’re so excited to bring our Virtual Prenatal to Postpartum Classes to families across the North!
Join us November 8, 15 & 22 for holistic, northern-informed sessions on pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Offered through NBC’s MOON Lodge Program; where community, culture, and care come together.
🌕 RSVP on NBC’s event page. Education is medicine.

We’re so excited to bring our Virtual Prenatal to Postpartum Classes to families across the North!
Join us November 8, 15 & 22 for holistic, northern-informed sessions on pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Offered through NBC’s MOON Lodge Program; where community, culture, and care come together.
🌕 RSVP on NBC’s event page. Education is medicine.

🦃NBC community! Our office will be closed tomorrow (October 8th) returning to office Tuesday, October 14th.

We hope you all have a restful long weekend with good food, company and time on the Land together 🫶🏼

🦃NBC community! Our office will be closed tomorrow (October 8th) returning to office Tuesday, October 14th.

We hope you all have a restful long weekend with good food, company and time on the Land together 🫶🏼

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we pause with love and respect.
At NBC, we honour the truths of Indigenous Survivors, families, and communities, and hold space for the children who never came home.

We hope you can take time today to reflect, to honour Indigenous voices, and to care for yourself and those around you. Rest, be gentle, and walk forward with intention.

🧡 Every Child Matters.
#everychildmatters #truthandreconciliation #indigenousvoice #truth #reconciliation #nbc #rest #holdspace #taketime #truths #intention #reflect

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we pause with love and respect.
At NBC, we honour the truths of Indigenous Survivors, families, and communities, and hold space for the children who never came home.

We hope you can take time today to reflect, to honour Indigenous voices, and to care for yourself and those around you. Rest, be gentle, and walk forward with intention.

🧡 Every Child Matters.
#everychildmatters #truthandreconciliation #indigenousvoice #truth #reconciliation #nbc #rest #holdspace #taketime #truths #intention #reflect

🍂Join us for another Wellness workshop in Collaboration with Healthy Families Program, Sara Aloimonos from Nourish North, & Saniz Catholique!

😊 This series will discuss health around nutrition, movement & hormones to help parents RECHARGE while balancing their busy lives!

🌿STAY TUNED for our 5th session with Saniz Catholique, where she will lead in conversations around Traditional Foods to nourish our bodies!

🎉 FREE TO ATTEND, Snacks & Refreshments provided.

🍂Join us for another Wellness workshop in Collaboration with Healthy Families Program, Sara Aloimonos from Nourish North, & Saniz Catholique!

😊 This series will discuss health around nutrition, movement & hormones to help parents RECHARGE while balancing their busy lives!

🌿STAY TUNED for our 5th session with Saniz Catholique, where she will lead in conversations around Traditional Foods to nourish our bodies!

🎉 FREE TO ATTEND, Snacks & Refreshments provided.

🎉In celebration of National Breast/Chest feeding week we are collaborating with Territorial Lactation Consultant, Abigail Holt; in an event to share in conversations around creating sustainable support systems while feeding your baby.

✅ FREE to attend

😊Resources, Snacks, Prizes!

🎉In celebration of National Breast/Chest feeding week we are collaborating with Territorial Lactation Consultant, Abigail Holt; in an event to share in conversations around creating sustainable support systems while feeding your baby.

✅ FREE to attend

😊Resources, Snacks, Prizes!

🌿Join us! September 23rd for a very special Medicine walk on the Land, with Lila Fraser Erasmus.

📍Meeting place will be at the day use area of Yellowknife River at 12pm

❤️”Participants will be guided on a walk to learn about medicinal plants that grow in Denendeh. Plants that grow naturally can be used to treat all sorts of ailments, large and small and have been used by the Indigenous peoples of this land for centuries.”

🚕Should you need transportation, please reach out to us one week prior to arrange with our team at: hello@northernbirthwork.com

🌿Join us! September 23rd for a very special Medicine walk on the Land, with Lila Fraser Erasmus.

📍Meeting place will be at the day use area of Yellowknife River at 12pm

❤️”Participants will be guided on a walk to learn about medicinal plants that grow in Denendeh. Plants that grow naturally can be used to treat all sorts of ailments, large and small and have been used by the Indigenous peoples of this land for centuries.”

🚕Should you need transportation, please reach out to us one week prior to arrange with our team at: hello@northernbirthwork.com

🌙 MOON Lodge Program is on the road!
We’re excited to host our first traveling community session in Norman Wells at the Legion. Join us for two evenings of connection and learning:

✨ Prenatal to Postpartum Class: October 21,2025 from 5:30-8:00PM
✨ Community Engagement Session: October 22,2025 from 5:30-8:00PM
where we’ll talk about reproductive health resources already available and what supports families would like to see.

📍 Norman Wells Legion
🔗 RSVP required — sign up on the Northern Birthwork Collective website under Events.

Mahsi cho for joining us in creating space for community voices, knowledge, and support. 💜

🌙 MOON Lodge Program is on the road!
We’re excited to host our first traveling community session in Norman Wells at the Legion. Join us for two evenings of connection and learning:

✨ Prenatal to Postpartum Class: October 21,2025 from 5:30-8:00PM
✨ Community Engagement Session: October 22,2025 from 5:30-8:00PM
where we’ll talk about reproductive health resources already available and what supports families would like to see.

📍 Norman Wells Legion
🔗 RSVP required — sign up on the Northern Birthwork Collective website under Events.

Mahsi cho for joining us in creating space for community voices, knowledge, and support. 💜

We're so excited to welcome Liz Liske as our new Project Director! #northernbirthwork #northernbirthworkcollective #nwt

We're so excited to welcome Liz Liske as our new Project Director! #northernbirthwork #northernbirthworkcollective #nwt

🌕Introducing the MOON Lodge Program by NBC, our new education platform for reproductive health resources and teachings. This is just the beginning… stay tuned for our website launch!💛

Follow us @moonlodgeprogram

🌕Introducing the MOON Lodge Program by NBC, our new education platform for reproductive health resources and teachings. This is just the beginning… stay tuned for our website launch!💛

Follow us @moonlodgeprogram

❤️Our office is closed for the Long weekend starting today and our team will be back in office Tuesday, September 2nd!

❤️Our office is closed for the Long weekend starting today and our team will be back in office Tuesday, September 2nd!

✨ We’ve been busy behind the scenes, and we’re so excited to dive back into our education classes! 🌙 This fall, join us for our 4-week prenatal to postpartum series: a space to learn, connect, and feel supported on your reproductive journey.

Whether you’d like to attend the full series or just a session or two, we’d love to have you join us. 💛 Spots are limited , sign up through our website under Events!

📌 Accessibility note: Our current space is only accessible by stairs. If this is a barrier for you, please email us privately and we’ll keep you updated on future cohorts where we hope to offer a more accessible venue.

✨ We’ve been busy behind the scenes, and we’re so excited to dive back into our education classes! 🌙 This fall, join us for our 4-week prenatal to postpartum series: a space to learn, connect, and feel supported on your reproductive journey.

Whether you’d like to attend the full series or just a session or two, we’d love to have you join us. 💛 Spots are limited , sign up through our website under Events!

📌 Accessibility note: Our current space is only accessible by stairs. If this is a barrier for you, please email us privately and we’ll keep you updated on future cohorts where we hope to offer a more accessible venue.

💛We are so excited to have Lila Erasmus, from Naturally Dene join us to host one of our FREE monthly "Wellness Workshops" August 20th.

"Join us for a hands-on Medicine Making Workshop where you'll learn how to create natural remedies using local plants. In this engaging session, we’ll guide you through the step-by-step process of transforming medicinal plants into powerful, healing medicines—right in front of you."

What’s included:
● Live demonstration of how to make herbal medicine from start to finish
● Hands-on participation in medicine preparation
● Guidance on plant properties and safe usage
● A take-home supply of the medicine we make during the workshop

🫶🏼Welcome to all NBC Community to register on our website under EVENTS. (Please note due to limited numbers, priority will be given to pregnant postpartum people).

💛We are so excited to have Lila Erasmus, from Naturally Dene join us to host one of our FREE monthly "Wellness Workshops" August 20th.

"Join us for a hands-on Medicine Making Workshop where you'll learn how to create natural remedies using local plants. In this engaging session, we’ll guide you through the step-by-step process of transforming medicinal plants into powerful, healing medicines—right in front of you."

What’s included:
● Live demonstration of how to make herbal medicine from start to finish
● Hands-on participation in medicine preparation
● Guidance on plant properties and safe usage
● A take-home supply of the medicine we make during the workshop

🫶🏼Welcome to all NBC Community to register on our website under EVENTS. (Please note due to limited numbers, priority will be given to pregnant postpartum people).

We are closed for an extended long weekend and some much needed time for summer rest and play!

Our birthworkers will still be in touch with their clients who they are on call for.

Have a lovely weekend NBC community!

We are closed for an extended long weekend and some much needed time for summer rest and play!

Our birthworkers will still be in touch with their clients who they are on call for.

Have a lovely weekend NBC community!

❔Have you ever arrived at Stanton Territorial hospital and wondered “how do I get to Labour & Delivery?!

🙌🏽 Come along as we take you from the front entrance of Stanton Territorial; to the Labour & Delivery unit on the 2nd floor!

💛We hope this video helps you know where to go when time is of the essence 🤰🏽

❔Have you ever arrived at Stanton Territorial hospital and wondered “how do I get to Labour & Delivery?!

🙌🏽 Come along as we take you from the front entrance of Stanton Territorial; to the Labour & Delivery unit on the 2nd floor!

💛We hope this video helps you know where to go when time is of the essence 🤰🏽

🫶🏼With community we created comfort kits to help comfort those experiencing pregnancy/ infant loss.

💛These are currently available at our office, and Stanton Territorial Hospital.

We are so grateful to be able to come together with amazing organizations to intentionally choose each item for these these kits. Mahsi Cho / thank you
@raven_herbal @naturallydene

🫶🏼With community we created comfort kits to help comfort those experiencing pregnancy/ infant loss.

💛These are currently available at our office, and Stanton Territorial Hospital.

We are so grateful to be able to come together with amazing organizations to intentionally choose each item for these these kits. Mahsi Cho / thank you
@raven_herbal @naturallydene

✨wonderful chat with Lynsae! She shared her story on Birthwork and what that means to her.

Thank you Lynsae! 🫶🌸

✨wonderful chat with Lynsae! She shared her story on Birthwork and what that means to her.

Thank you Lynsae! 🫶🌸

🌿✨ Join us LIVE this Wednesday! ✨🌿

We’re sitting down with the incredible Lynsae Moon, a queer, prairie-raised doula, community organizer, and all-around heart-led human. Lynsae brings deep wisdom, lived experience, and so much care to the birthwork she does.

🗓️ Wednesday, July 9, 2025
🕛 12 NOON (MT)
📍 @NBCs Instagram Live

✨ Grab your lunch, tune in, and join us for a tender, thoughtful convo about returning to birthwork, grief and love, and what it means to hold space in resistance and care.

#NBCBirthworkers #BirthJustice #DoulaLife #LunchBreakLive #NBC

🌿✨ Join us LIVE this Wednesday! ✨🌿

We’re sitting down with the incredible Lynsae Moon, a queer, prairie-raised doula, community organizer, and all-around heart-led human. Lynsae brings deep wisdom, lived experience, and so much care to the birthwork she does.

🗓️ Wednesday, July 9, 2025
🕛 12 NOON (MT)
📍 @NBCs Instagram Live

✨ Grab your lunch, tune in, and join us for a tender, thoughtful convo about returning to birthwork, grief and love, and what it means to hold space in resistance and care.

#NBCBirthworkers #BirthJustice #DoulaLife #LunchBreakLive #NBC

NBC is looking for book donations! Do you have a book laying around about pregnancy, child-rearing, reproductive justices books on reproductive health? Please drop them off at our office downtown or contact meagan@northernbirthwork.com to arrange pick-up/drop-off. Thank you in advance for always supporting us! #northernbirthworkcollective #northernbirthwork #reproductivecare #birthwork #nwt #NT #doula #reproductivejustice #prenatal #postpartum #birthsupport #closingthegap

NBC is looking for book donations! Do you have a book laying around about pregnancy, child-rearing, reproductive justices books on reproductive health? Please drop them off at our office downtown or contact meagan@northernbirthwork.com to arrange pick-up/drop-off. Thank you in advance for always supporting us! #northernbirthworkcollective #northernbirthwork #reproductivecare #birthwork #nwt #NT #doula #reproductivejustice #prenatal #postpartum #birthsupport #closingthegap

Today, on Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize the strength, resistance, and ongoing presence of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. We are committed to learning, unlearning, and supporting Indigenous-led care and sovereignty every day—not just today! #northernbirthworkcollective #reproductivecare #nwt #NT #reproductivejustice #birthsupport #closingthegap #indigenouspeoplesday

Today, on Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize the strength, resistance, and ongoing presence of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. We are committed to learning, unlearning, and supporting Indigenous-led care and sovereignty every day—not just today! #northernbirthworkcollective #reproductivecare #nwt #NT #reproductivejustice #birthsupport #closingthegap #indigenouspeoplesday

As we celebrate five years of serving the North, we want to take a moment to thank all of you! Our clients, members, partners, and supporters. Your trust, collaboration, and encouragement have shaped every step of this journey. We truly wouldn’t be where we are today without you.

Together, we've built something incredibly special: a community program rooted in care, connection, and culturally safe birthwork. Here's to the next five years of continuing to show up for families, honouring every story, and supporting each other through it all.

We love our community!

As we celebrate five years of serving the North, we want to take a moment to thank all of you! Our clients, members, partners, and supporters. Your trust, collaboration, and encouragement have shaped every step of this journey. We truly wouldn’t be where we are today without you.

Together, we've built something incredibly special: a community program rooted in care, connection, and culturally safe birthwork. Here's to the next five years of continuing to show up for families, honouring every story, and supporting each other through it all.

We love our community!

Our deepest gratitude goes out to the birthworkers and program collaborators who have been the heart of NBC since the very beginning. Some of you are founding members who dreamed this vision into being and all of you continue to carry it forward with strength, skill, and deep love for community.

You’ve walked alongside families through births, losses, celebrations, and challenges. You’ve co-created programs, held space, advocated, and uplifted others in countless ways. Your commitment to culturally safe, community-rooted care is what makes this work truly transformative.

To every birthworker and collaborator who has shared their gifts with NBC over the years: thank you. This movement exists because of you.

Our deepest gratitude goes out to the birthworkers and program collaborators who have been the heart of NBC since the very beginning. Some of you are founding members who dreamed this vision into being and all of you continue to carry it forward with strength, skill, and deep love for community.

You’ve walked alongside families through births, losses, celebrations, and challenges. You’ve co-created programs, held space, advocated, and uplifted others in countless ways. Your commitment to culturally safe, community-rooted care is what makes this work truly transformative.

To every birthworker and collaborator who has shared their gifts with NBC over the years: thank you. This movement exists because of you.

We are deeply grateful for the wisdom, guidance, and care shared by our Knowledge Keepers Circle these past 5 years. Their teachings ground our work in Indigenous knowledge systems, cultural safety, and community values, helping us show up in the best way we can.

The voices and perspectives in this circle have shaped how we support families, how we train our team, and how we imagine the future of birthwork in the North. Their contributions are a vital part of everything we do at NBC.

Thank you to each Knowledge Keeper who walks with us! You remind us that this work is not just about birth, but about healing, connection, and continuity. #indigenousknowledge #nbc #5years #northernbirthworkcollective #northernbirthwork #reproductivecare #birthwork #nwt #NT #doula #reproductivejustice #prenatal #postpartum #birthsupport #closingthegap

We are deeply grateful for the wisdom, guidance, and care shared by our Knowledge Keepers Circle these past 5 years. Their teachings ground our work in Indigenous knowledge systems, cultural safety, and community values, helping us show up in the best way we can.

The voices and perspectives in this circle have shaped how we support families, how we train our team, and how we imagine the future of birthwork in the North. Their contributions are a vital part of everything we do at NBC.

Thank you to each Knowledge Keeper who walks with us! You remind us that this work is not just about birth, but about healing, connection, and continuity. #indigenousknowledge #nbc #5years #northernbirthworkcollective #northernbirthwork #reproductivecare #birthwork #nwt #NT #doula #reproductivejustice #prenatal #postpartum #birthsupport #closingthegap

From the very beginning, our Steering Committee and Project Advisors have been an essential part of NBC’s journey. Some have been with us since day one, helping guide our vision, shape our values, and navigate the many decisions that come with growing a grassroots project.

Their wisdom and lived experience have grounded us through every challenge and milestone. Whether offering strategic guidance, community insight, or behind-the-scenes support, their contributions have helped build the foundation we stand on today.

We are so thankful for the care, time, and heart they’ve invested in this work and we’re excited to continue walking this path together.

Our Steering Committee has grown a lot these last couple months, so a very warm welcome to our new members!

Want to learn more about our Steering Committee members? Visit our website for their full bios and stories: northernbirthwork.com/sc-pa

From the very beginning, our Steering Committee and Project Advisors have been an essential part of NBC’s journey. Some have been with us since day one, helping guide our vision, shape our values, and navigate the many decisions that come with growing a grassroots project.

Their wisdom and lived experience have grounded us through every challenge and milestone. Whether offering strategic guidance, community insight, or behind-the-scenes support, their contributions have helped build the foundation we stand on today.

We are so thankful for the care, time, and heart they’ve invested in this work and we’re excited to continue walking this path together.

Our Steering Committee has grown a lot these last couple months, so a very warm welcome to our new members!

Want to learn more about our Steering Committee members? Visit our website for their full bios and stories: northernbirthwork.com/sc-pa

Behind every moment of care, advocacy, and support at NBC is a dedicated team of staff who make this work possible. From offering hands-on birth support to navigating complex systems, our team brings heart, skill, and deep commitment to every family they serve.

Here are the incredible people behind the scenes: each one bringing their own knowledge, lived experience, and passion to this work. Their hard work and care are what make NBC what it is.

Stay tuned as we highlight each member of our broader team and celebrate the many ways they support families across the North! 💛

Behind every moment of care, advocacy, and support at NBC is a dedicated team of staff who make this work possible. From offering hands-on birth support to navigating complex systems, our team brings heart, skill, and deep commitment to every family they serve.

Here are the incredible people behind the scenes: each one bringing their own knowledge, lived experience, and passion to this work. Their hard work and care are what make NBC what it is.

Stay tuned as we highlight each member of our broader team and celebrate the many ways they support families across the North! 💛

Today, we honour all who father: biological dads, grandfathers, uncles, stepdads, and those who step into fathering roles with love and dedication. Your presence and support shape our communities in profound ways. Happy Father's Day from all of us at NBC. 💙 #AllWhoFather #FathersDay #NorthernBirthworkCollective

Today, we honour all who father: biological dads, grandfathers, uncles, stepdads, and those who step into fathering roles with love and dedication. Your presence and support shape our communities in profound ways. Happy Father's Day from all of us at NBC. 💙 #AllWhoFather #FathersDay #NorthernBirthworkCollective

join us again for another Grief & Loss Sharing Circle lead in community with Death Doulas Cailey Mercredi &, Lynsae Moon.

🫶🏼Please note this space is welcome to the wide range of grief and loss experienced, and support will be present if needed to step out at anytime.

🎶 We will incorporate healing music and sound into this space throughout the evening that will be lead by Tanya Snow

⏰June 29th, 5-7:30pm
Collective Soul Space
5102 Franklin Ave
(Lower level of Scotia Centre)

✅RSVP:on our website under events:www.northernbirthwork.com
*10 spots available!

🆓Free to attend

join us again for another Grief & Loss Sharing Circle lead in community with Death Doulas Cailey Mercredi &, Lynsae Moon.

🫶🏼Please note this space is welcome to the wide range of grief and loss experienced, and support will be present if needed to step out at anytime.

🎶 We will incorporate healing music and sound into this space throughout the evening that will be lead by Tanya Snow

⏰June 29th, 5-7:30pm
Collective Soul Space
5102 Franklin Ave
(Lower level of Scotia Centre)

✅RSVP:on our website under events:www.northernbirthwork.com
*10 spots available!

🆓Free to attend

Our final video of the week 🥲 — and what a journey it’s been!
 We’re so proud of the work we’ve done and the impact we’ve made together.

✨ Five years of community-led birthwork. ✨ Five years of holding space and supporting individuals and families through life’s biggest transitions.

🎥 Watch our full journey unfold in our mini-documentary — now live on our website.

And stay tuned next week as we introduce you to the incredible team behind NBC!

Directed & Edited by Emma Buchanan @emma.buchs Camera/Sound: Sadetło Scott @zahkeproductions Additional Footage: Heather Heinrichs @heathergailh Created in collaboration with Oxfam Canada through the Her Future Her Choice funding stream.

Our final video of the week 🥲 — and what a journey it’s been!
 We’re so proud of the work we’ve done and the impact we’ve made together.

✨ Five years of community-led birthwork. ✨ Five years of holding space and supporting individuals and families through life’s biggest transitions.

🎥 Watch our full journey unfold in our mini-documentary — now live on our website.

And stay tuned next week as we introduce you to the incredible team behind NBC!

Directed & Edited by Emma Buchanan @emma.buchs Camera/Sound: Sadetło Scott @zahkeproductions Additional Footage: Heather Heinrichs @heathergailh Created in collaboration with Oxfam Canada through the Her Future Her Choice funding stream.

Midwifery in the North is essential. It’s community care, health care, and reconciliation.
NBC advocates for increased midwifery services and a midwifery education program for the North.
Support for midwives is support for communities.

🎥 Watch more in the full mini-doc on our website.

Directed & Edited by Emma Buchanan @emma.buchs
Camera/Sound: Sadetło Scott @zahkeproductions
Additional Footage: Heather Heinrichs @heathergailh
Created in partnership with Oxfam Canada through the Her Future Her Choice funding stream.

Midwifery in the North is essential. It’s community care, health care, and reconciliation.
NBC advocates for increased midwifery services and a midwifery education program for the North.
Support for midwives is support for communities.

🎥 Watch more in the full mini-doc on our website.

Directed & Edited by Emma Buchanan @emma.buchs
Camera/Sound: Sadetło Scott @zahkeproductions
Additional Footage: Heather Heinrichs @heathergailh
Created in partnership with Oxfam Canada through the Her Future Her Choice funding stream.

Forced birth evacuation separates families and denies pregnant people culturally safe care. This isn’t just inconvenient, it’s an injustice.

For almost a year, we poured our hearts into the Community Care: Evacuation for Birth program—making sure families could stay together during one of the most vulnerable times in their lives. Unfortunately, the financial and administrative toll was too high on our small team, and eventually, we had to let it go. But we haven’t stopped fighting. We strongly believe it’s the governments responsibility to keep families together and we’re still advocating for a more family-forward medical travel policy, so no one has to birth alone.

🎥 Watch our full mini-documentary, now on our website.

Directed & Edited by Emma Buchanan @emma.buchs
Camera/Sound: Sadetło Scott @zahkeproductions
Additional Footage: Heather Heinrichs @heathergailh
Made in collaboration with Oxfam Canada through the Her Future Her Choice funding stream.

Forced birth evacuation separates families and denies pregnant people culturally safe care. This isn’t just inconvenient, it’s an injustice.

For almost a year, we poured our hearts into the Community Care: Evacuation for Birth program—making sure families could stay together during one of the most vulnerable times in their lives. Unfortunately, the financial and administrative toll was too high on our small team, and eventually, we had to let it go. But we haven’t stopped fighting. We strongly believe it’s the governments responsibility to keep families together and we’re still advocating for a more family-forward medical travel policy, so no one has to birth alone.

🎥 Watch our full mini-documentary, now on our website.

Directed & Edited by Emma Buchanan @emma.buchs
Camera/Sound: Sadetło Scott @zahkeproductions
Additional Footage: Heather Heinrichs @heathergailh
Made in collaboration with Oxfam Canada through the Her Future Her Choice funding stream.

Birthwork, and more specifically Indigenous Birthwork, is about reclamation, ceremony, and community.
It’s incredibly important to protect traditions while transforming systems.
🎥 See more in the full mini-documentary on our website.

Directed & Edited by Emma Bunchanan @emma.buchs
Camera/Sound: Sadetło Scott @zahkeproductions
Additional Footage: Heather Heinrichs @heathergailh
Created in collaboration with Oxfam Canada through the Her Future Her Choice funding stream.

Birthwork, and more specifically Indigenous Birthwork, is about reclamation, ceremony, and community.
It’s incredibly important to protect traditions while transforming systems.
🎥 See more in the full mini-documentary on our website.

Directed & Edited by Emma Bunchanan @emma.buchs
Camera/Sound: Sadetło Scott @zahkeproductions
Additional Footage: Heather Heinrichs @heathergailh
Created in collaboration with Oxfam Canada through the Her Future Her Choice funding stream.

NBC will be turning 5 this year on summer solstice! 🎉

From prenatal support to postpartum care, our programming has grown with our community! Rooted in compassion and autonomy.

This week, we will be sharing clips of a mini-doc created for NBC in collaboration with Oxfam Canada!
🎥 Watch the full mini-documentary on our website home page.

Directed & Edited by Emma Buchanan @emma.buchs
Camera/Sound: Sadetlo Scott @zahkeproductions
Additional Footage: Heather Heinrichs @heathergailh
In collaboration with @oxfamcanada through the Her Future Her Choice funding stream.

NBC will be turning 5 this year on summer solstice! 🎉

From prenatal support to postpartum care, our programming has grown with our community! Rooted in compassion and autonomy.

This week, we will be sharing clips of a mini-doc created for NBC in collaboration with Oxfam Canada!
🎥 Watch the full mini-documentary on our website home page.

Directed & Edited by Emma Buchanan @emma.buchs
Camera/Sound: Sadetlo Scott @zahkeproductions
Additional Footage: Heather Heinrichs @heathergailh
In collaboration with @oxfamcanada through the Her Future Her Choice funding stream.

❤️Are you curious about your hormonal health after baby arrives? Join us for a meaningful conversation lead by Certified Functional Nutritionist Sara Aloimonos at HEALTHY FAMILY PROGRAM.

✨RSVP DROP IN! Snacks, beverages and resources provided to take home.

Free to join for all 😊

❤️Are you curious about your hormonal health after baby arrives? Join us for a meaningful conversation lead by Certified Functional Nutritionist Sara Aloimonos at HEALTHY FAMILY PROGRAM.

✨RSVP DROP IN! Snacks, beverages and resources provided to take home.

Free to join for all 😊

✨We are excited to welcome back Amanda Baton, for our June Wellness Workshop✨

🧵Join us June 16th from 4-7pm with Amanda, as she leads us in a Dendallium Shell earrings workshop

❤️RSVP available on our website www.northernbirthwork.com.

✨Please note✨ Priority of RSVP’s will be given to pregnant/ postpartum folks less than 1 year- of a maximum of 10 participants! Connect with us by email if you’d like to be on the waiting list 🫶🏼

😊Want to be involved in leading one of our monthly workshops? reach out to us at hello@northernbirthwork.com

✨We are excited to welcome back Amanda Baton, for our June Wellness Workshop✨

🧵Join us June 16th from 4-7pm with Amanda, as she leads us in a Dendallium Shell earrings workshop

❤️RSVP available on our website www.northernbirthwork.com.

✨Please note✨ Priority of RSVP’s will be given to pregnant/ postpartum folks less than 1 year- of a maximum of 10 participants! Connect with us by email if you’d like to be on the waiting list 🫶🏼

😊Want to be involved in leading one of our monthly workshops? reach out to us at hello@northernbirthwork.com

Beautiful chat with Meagan! Meagan shared her story of her path to becoming a birthworker! 🌸😊#nbc #northernbirthwork #interview #nt #doula #birthworker

Beautiful chat with Meagan! Meagan shared her story of her path to becoming a birthworker! 🌸😊#nbc #northernbirthwork #interview #nt #doula #birthworker

This week, we had the honour of hosting our Knowledge Keepers to share space, reflect on the past, and shape the future of this work together. The Prince of Wales Heritage Centre generously pulled stunning archives for us to tour. Including moss diapers, baby belts, and head sculptors of Annie McPherson and Métis midwife Harriet Gladue.

Through each teaching and memory shared, we were reminded that this work lives in all of us; carried through relationships, community care, and deep commitment. We move forward with respect, reflection, and open hearts. 💛

We also spent time discussing the naming of our new project, something we’re excited to share with you soon. Mahsi to our Knowledge Keepers for always guiding our direction.

#NorthernBirthwork #KnowledgeKeepers #CommunityHealing #ReproductiveJustice #NWT #northernbirthworkcollective #northernbirthwork #reproductivecare #birthwork #nwt #NT #doula #reproductivejustice #prenatal #postpartum #birthsupport #closingthegap

This week, we had the honour of hosting our Knowledge Keepers to share space, reflect on the past, and shape the future of this work together. The Prince of Wales Heritage Centre generously pulled stunning archives for us to tour. Including moss diapers, baby belts, and head sculptors of Annie McPherson and Métis midwife Harriet Gladue.

Through each teaching and memory shared, we were reminded that this work lives in all of us; carried through relationships, community care, and deep commitment. We move forward with respect, reflection, and open hearts. 💛

We also spent time discussing the naming of our new project, something we’re excited to share with you soon. Mahsi to our Knowledge Keepers for always guiding our direction.

#NorthernBirthwork #KnowledgeKeepers #CommunityHealing #ReproductiveJustice #NWT #northernbirthworkcollective #northernbirthwork #reproductivecare #birthwork #nwt #NT #doula #reproductivejustice #prenatal #postpartum #birthsupport #closingthegap

✨ Join us LIVE! ✨
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 12 PM (noon), Treiva will be sitting down with Meagan, our new part-time Indigenous birthworker, for an inspiring conversation. 💬💖

Get to know Meagan, hear her journey, and learn about the powerful work she’s bringing to the Northern Birthwork Collective. You won’t want to miss this!

Set your reminders and tune in, see you there! 👶🌿 #NorthernBirthworkCollective #IndigenousBirthworker #InstaLive #BirthSupport #CommunityCare #northernbirthworkcollective #northernbirthwork #reproductivecare #birthwork #nwt #NT #doula #reproductivejustice #prenatal #postpartum #birthsupport #closingthegap

✨ Join us LIVE! ✨
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 12 PM (noon), Treiva will be sitting down with Meagan, our new part-time Indigenous birthworker, for an inspiring conversation. 💬💖

Get to know Meagan, hear her journey, and learn about the powerful work she’s bringing to the Northern Birthwork Collective. You won’t want to miss this!

Set your reminders and tune in, see you there! 👶🌿 #NorthernBirthworkCollective #IndigenousBirthworker #InstaLive #BirthSupport #CommunityCare #northernbirthworkcollective #northernbirthwork #reproductivecare #birthwork #nwt #NT #doula #reproductivejustice #prenatal #postpartum #birthsupport #closingthegap

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day from NBC! 💐
We see you. We thank you. We celebrate you.
#MothersDay #AllWhoMother #NBC #ChosenFamily #northernbirthworkcollective #northernbirthwork #reproductivecare #birthwork #nwt #NT #doula #reproductivejustice #prenatal #postpartum #birthsupport

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day from NBC! 💐
We see you. We thank you. We celebrate you.
#MothersDay #AllWhoMother #NBC #ChosenFamily #northernbirthworkcollective #northernbirthwork #reproductivecare #birthwork #nwt #NT #doula #reproductivejustice #prenatal #postpartum #birthsupport

🌿 Welcome, Meagan! 🌿

We’re so excited to introduce the newest member of the Northern Birthwork Collective team — Meagan, our new Indigenous Birthworker! 💛

Meagan is the second person to hold this important role, and she brings deep care, strength, and cultural grounding to her work. She’ll be ready to take on clients starting in May, and we can’t wait for families to connect with her.

🤎 This role is part of our commitment to supporting Indigenous families with culturally-rooted care and knowledge.

👉 Swipe to learn more about Meagan and the heart she brings to birthwork.

#NorthernBirthworkCollective #IndigenousBirthworker #CommunityCare #ReproductiveJustice #Birthwork #Yellowknife #NWT

🌿 Welcome, Meagan! 🌿

We’re so excited to introduce the newest member of the Northern Birthwork Collective team — Meagan, our new Indigenous Birthworker! 💛

Meagan is the second person to hold this important role, and she brings deep care, strength, and cultural grounding to her work. She’ll be ready to take on clients starting in May, and we can’t wait for families to connect with her.

🤎 This role is part of our commitment to supporting Indigenous families with culturally-rooted care and knowledge.

👉 Swipe to learn more about Meagan and the heart she brings to birthwork.

#NorthernBirthworkCollective #IndigenousBirthworker #CommunityCare #ReproductiveJustice #Birthwork #Yellowknife #NWT

📢 Join the Northern Birthwork Collective Steering Committee! 📢

We’re growing our Steering Committee and looking for dedicated community members to help guide the future of Northern Birthwork Collective!

As a member, you’ll have the opportunity to:
✨ Provide support and oversight for NBC’s initiatives
✨ Help shape decisions that impact reproductive health in the North
✨ Attend monthly meetings & team-building opportunities
✨ Support staff and engage in meaningful conversations

Before applying, please review our mission, vision, and values: northernbirthwork.com/mission-vision-and-values

🔹 You must be a resident of the NWT, Yukon or Nunavut to apply.
🔹 Priority will be given to Northern Indigenous applicants, as well as Black, racialized, and 2SLGBTQIA+ community members.

Ready to join us? Fill out the application here: https://forms.gle/anUNHha8nKVZmKGb8 (link in bio)
Questions? Email us at hello@northernbirthwork.com

📢 Join the Northern Birthwork Collective Steering Committee! 📢

We’re growing our Steering Committee and looking for dedicated community members to help guide the future of Northern Birthwork Collective!

As a member, you’ll have the opportunity to:
✨ Provide support and oversight for NBC’s initiatives
✨ Help shape decisions that impact reproductive health in the North
✨ Attend monthly meetings & team-building opportunities
✨ Support staff and engage in meaningful conversations

Before applying, please review our mission, vision, and values: northernbirthwork.com/mission-vision-and-values

🔹 You must be a resident of the NWT, Yukon or Nunavut to apply.
🔹 Priority will be given to Northern Indigenous applicants, as well as Black, racialized, and 2SLGBTQIA+ community members.

Ready to join us? Fill out the application here: https://forms.gle/anUNHha8nKVZmKGb8 (link in bio)
Questions? Email us at hello@northernbirthwork.com

🫂join us with Death Doula, Cailey Mercredi in a collaborative grief and loss sharing circle.

🫶🏼Please note this space is welcome to the wide range of grief and loss experienced, and support will be present if needed to step out at anytime.

🎶 We will incorporate healing music and sound into this space throughout the evening that will be lead by Tanya Snow & Jenna Blanchard

⏰April 13th , 5-7:30pm
Collective Soul Space
5102 Franklin Ave
(Lower level of Scotia Centre)

✅RSVP:on our website under events:www.northernbirthwork.com
*10 spots available!

🆓Free to attend

🫂join us with Death Doula, Cailey Mercredi in a collaborative grief and loss sharing circle.

🫶🏼Please note this space is welcome to the wide range of grief and loss experienced, and support will be present if needed to step out at anytime.

🎶 We will incorporate healing music and sound into this space throughout the evening that will be lead by Tanya Snow & Jenna Blanchard

⏰April 13th , 5-7:30pm
Collective Soul Space
5102 Franklin Ave
(Lower level of Scotia Centre)

✅RSVP:on our website under events:www.northernbirthwork.com
*10 spots available!

🆓Free to attend

✨ Connecting with like-minded folks is always something NBC strives for! 💖🌍 We love being part of spaces where we can bounce ideas and get inspired. 🫶 OXFAM is doing incredible work to create a more just and sustainable world, and we’re so grateful to be part of the conversation. 🙌

Thank you, OXFAM! You can find OXFAM Canada here 👉 https://loom.ly/u4a_kxQ 💫

✨ Connecting with like-minded folks is always something NBC strives for! 💖🌍 We love being part of spaces where we can bounce ideas and get inspired. 🫶 OXFAM is doing incredible work to create a more just and sustainable world, and we’re so grateful to be part of the conversation. 🙌

Thank you, OXFAM! You can find OXFAM Canada here 👉 https://loom.ly/u4a_kxQ 💫

🫶🏼Join us for a workshop that encompasses self care conversations for parent(s) during pregnancy and post delivery!

😊Lead by Certified Functional Nutritionist Sara Aloimonos

🍛We will create a recipe together and review nutritious ingredients for energy, antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, etc while also putting focus on moving the body and connecting with others to maintain mental health

⏰March 13th
12:00-2:00pm

👉🏼Family Connections
4817 , 49th street
DROP IN:NO RSVP REQUIRED

🫶🏼Join us for a workshop that encompasses self care conversations for parent(s) during pregnancy and post delivery!

😊Lead by Certified Functional Nutritionist Sara Aloimonos

🍛We will create a recipe together and review nutritious ingredients for energy, antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, etc while also putting focus on moving the body and connecting with others to maintain mental health

⏰March 13th
12:00-2:00pm

👉🏼Family Connections
4817 , 49th street
DROP IN:NO RSVP REQUIRED

Celebrating progress and possibility! 🎉

Our Project Director proudly represented Northern Birthwork Collective on an @oxfamcanada panel highlighting successes in Sexual and Reproductive Health.

Through Her Future, Her Choice funding we received in 2022 from Oxfam Canada, we’ve been able to advance birthwork that is community-led, culturally safe, and rooted in reproductive justice.

We are grateful for the partnerships that make this work possible! ✨

#HerFutureHerChoice #ReproductiveJustice #CommunityCare #Oxfam

Celebrating progress and possibility! 🎉

Our Project Director proudly represented Northern Birthwork Collective on an @oxfamcanada panel highlighting successes in Sexual and Reproductive Health.

Through Her Future, Her Choice funding we received in 2022 from Oxfam Canada, we’ve been able to advance birthwork that is community-led, culturally safe, and rooted in reproductive justice.

We are grateful for the partnerships that make this work possible! ✨

#HerFutureHerChoice #ReproductiveJustice #CommunityCare #Oxfam

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The Northern Birthwork Collective acknowledges with gratitude that our offices are located on the traditional home territory of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation and the North Slave Métis.

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