Indigenous Mom & Baby

This framework was developed for healthcare professionals and is based on evidence & strategies shared by both Indigenous and non-Indigenous health professionals! #Indigenous #truthandreconcilliation #survivors #reflection #reciprocity

Smudging is a tradition common to many Indigenous Peoples, and is starting to be seen more and more in healthcare settings as part of spiritual care. Swipe to learn more about this tradition & to honour the ceremony of those who practice! #Indigenous #smudging #smudge #cultural

Fathers of the Next Generation is looking for participants who: 1) Identify as an Indigenous man or Two-Spirit folk 2) Have a child < 3 years or are expecting a baby soon 3) Live in Southern Ontario 416-978-0695 FathersOfTheNextGeneration@gmail.com

Fathers of the Next Generation & @HRIChamilton are looking for your help! They are conducting a study to understand Indigenous parents' experiences using virtual parenting programs! Contact Era Mae Ferron at 416-978-0695 or email wright.researchlab@utoronto.ca.

Are you an Indigenous Father or a Two-Spirit Parent?With your help, our partners are creating a resource that meets YOUR needs! Call 416-978-0695 or email FathersOfTheNextGeneration@gmail.com @HRICHamilton, @DiabetesCircle, @healthy6nay, Six Nations Social Services

Want to receive a $50 gift card? @HRIChamilton is looking for your help! They are looking at the experiences & needs of Indigenous parents who identify as Two-Spirit or LGBTQQIA+. To participate, please contact Era Mae Ferron at 416-978-0695 or wright.researchlab@utoronto.ca

Pregnancy and birth are especially important moments for individuals, couples, families and communities. Many Indigenous Peoples have traditions and ceremonies they incorporate into their labour and birth experiences. #Indigenous #truthandreconcilliation #survivor #labour #birth

The Winter Solstice is observed by many Indigenous Peoples and is viewed as a de-colonial act. This is a time to revive teachings, practices and ceremonies that were stripped away & reconnect with nature, the world around us, and with ourselves. #wintersolstice #Indigenous

For our 2nd research spotlight, we wanted to highlight an integrative review conducted by our advisory board member, Dr. Amy Wright. Learn more about Indigenous Mom and Baby: Two-Eyed Seeing! #Indigenous #research #TwoEyedseeing #parents

Check out our new youtube channel at Indigenous Mom & Baby! Like and subscribe to learn more about the Healing the Hurt project and stay up to date on educational videos! #youtube #Indigenous #culturalsafety #traumainformed

Participants needed! We are conducting a study to understand the experiences and needs of Indigenous parents who identify as Two-Spirit or LGBTQIA+. This information will help when planning future Indigenous Parenting Programs. wright.researchlab@utoronto.ca or 416-978-0695.

Sharing this on behalf of our partner @HRIChamilton ❓Do you identify as an Indigenous parent? Have you used an online parenting program? 🤔What do you think about parenting programs being delivered online? We want to know! wright.researchlab@utoronto.ca

❓Are you a service provider for the Indigenous community? ❓Have you delivered parenting programs online? 🤔What do you think about delivering parenting programs online? Does it work? How can they be improved? wright.researchlab@utoronto.ca | 416-978-0695 @HRIChamilton

Indigenous conceptions of mental health focus on developing an understanding of the body and mind as a WHOLE. To learn more, please swipe through the posts! #Indigenousmentalhealth #Indigenous #MentalHealth #TraumaInformed #CulturalSafety

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we take the time to pause, learn and reflect on the history and legacy of the residential school system. Swipe to learn more about this day and how you can support Indigenous Peoples today, and everyday. #EveryChildMatters

Check out this post to learn more about Jordan’s Principle, a legal obligation that ensures First Nations children have access to quality health services without delays. Swipe to learn more about Jordan’s Principle →

Check out these 3 books to inform your work when working with Indigenous people! Swipe for a summary of each book --> For more information about Indigenous maternal and infant health visit indigenousmomandbaby.org.

Part 2: Swipe to learn more about Indigenous mothers’ experiences using web-based parenting information!

Introducing our Research Spotlight series. Our first publication comes from 3 of our Advisory Board members.

Looking for books to inform your work as a healthcare provider to Indigenous peoples? We’ve got you covered. Swipe to learn more or visit indigenousmomandbaby.org.