On June 23, 2026, the College’s Board, committee members, and staff convened to attend a cultural awareness training entitled Indigenous Approaches to Midwifery, Childbirth, and Reconciliation in Ontario. This session was delivered by First Peoples Group, an Indigenous owned-and-operated consulting firm, and featured presentations from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit speakers.
This session connects to work the College is undertaking to develop a Reconciliation Action plan, under Strategic Priority 2: Advance Access, Equity, and Reconciliation.
The session was tailored to the midwifery sector to support understanding of how the College can contribute to reconciliation efforts. The training was designed to inspire, educate, and empower, offering a transformative journey that respects and honours Indigenous knowledge and practices.
Participants were moved by both the depth of First Peoples Group’s expertise and the facilitators’ ability to create a thoughtful space for learning and reflection. The session cultivated a strong investment in the work ahead, which will begin with the development of the College’s first ever Reconciliation Action Plan.