Aboriginal Envelope - Health System Enhancement Initiatives
Aboriginal Midwifery Education Program
$1,690,927
The mandate of Manitoba Health with respect to Aboriginal health issues is to facilitate the removal of barriers and the development of better relations between the provincial government and the Aboriginal community, leading to successful health outcomes for Northern and Aboriginal people, based on a common understanding of goals and issues.
Partners:
Aboriginal organizations such as the Kagike Danikobidan, Manitoba Keewtinowi Okimakanak, Southern Chiefs Organization, and Manitoba Metis Federation; the Standing Committee of the College of Midwives of Manitoba; educational institutions; federal and provincial governments; and regional health authorities. There will be some linkages with agencies and organizations such as regulatory bodies, other Aboriginal leadership organizations, Band Councils and Chiefs, and internal Manitoba Health Branches.
Objectives:
To provide Aboriginal students with learning opportunities to become registered midwives through the College of Midwives of Manitoba by establishing an Aboriginal Midwifery Education Curriculum and Competency Based Program. The Program will also include the development of a comprehensive assessment tool that will identify current academic training and the type of student supports required.
Activities:
- Partner with Aboriginal agencies/communities/organizations;
- Promote the program and recruit students within communities;
- Establish and implement an intake system including admission criteria;
- Establish and implement Personalized Learning programs including: pre-enrolment access services, lifestyle and tutorial support, didactic and clinical access support;
- Establish a Mentorship Program and recruit mentors;
- Develop partnerships for student aid sponsorships; and
- Develop a comprehensive and ongoing communication strategy for all stakeholders.
Expected Results:
- Increase the number of registered Aboriginal midwives practising in Manitoba;
- Increase access to registered midwives for rural and Northern women;
- Increase availability of culturally appropriate midwifery services for Aboriginal women; and
- Expand the Aboriginal Midwifery Education Program to include students from other provinces and territories
Contact:
Marie O'Neill
Director, Primary Health Care
Manitoba Health
4036 - 300 Carlton Street
Winnipeg, MB R3B 3M9
Tel: (204) 786-7176
Fax: (204) 779-1044
Email: maoneill@gov.mb.ca
 www.amep.ca
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