ekw’í7tl Indigenous Birth Work Support
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An invitation from the ekw’í7tl Indigenous doula collective:
https://ekwi7tldoulacollective.org/
The funds received go directly towards:
Specialized care costs for Indigenous families
Alternative care costs such as acupuncture, chiropractor, physio, massage therapy etc. are not covered. Still, there is evidence that these forms of care provide great benefit during pregnancy. We would like to cover some of these costs for at least two Indigenous families so that they can feel well during their pregnancy and birth time.
As well, funds to pay for needed supplies for new families such as groceries, car seat, transportation, etc.
Supplies for Indigenous birth work
Indigenous birth workers often do not conduct their care within a business model and cover costs associated with their work out of pocket. We would like to disperse some funding through our collective to Indigenous doulas who have had to purchase or source supplies in order to care for Indigenous families in a good way.
Supplies may include registration fees, computer and office supplies, plant medicines, food, postpartum supplies, gas money, care for Elders and Teachers.
Paying Indigenous birth workers for essential work
Additional funds allow our birth workers to go above and beyond in service delivery, policy change, capacity building and strategic planning to ensure that this work is sustainable and Indigenous birth workers are compensated fairly for this work. As well, we are hoping to build a mentorship program in where aspiring doulas can be paid for their learning. There is very little funds accessible to pay Indigenous birth workers in the scope of care we offer.
hay ce:p q̓ə,
ekw’í7tl Indigenous doula collective
https://ekwi7tldoulacollective.org/
The funds received go directly towards:
Specialized care costs for Indigenous families
Alternative care costs such as acupuncture, chiropractor, physio, massage therapy etc. are not covered. Still, there is evidence that these forms of care provide great benefit during pregnancy. We would like to cover some of these costs for at least two Indigenous families so that they can feel well during their pregnancy and birth time.
As well, funds to pay for needed supplies for new families such as groceries, car seat, transportation, etc.
Supplies for Indigenous birth work
Indigenous birth workers often do not conduct their care within a business model and cover costs associated with their work out of pocket. We would like to disperse some funding through our collective to Indigenous doulas who have had to purchase or source supplies in order to care for Indigenous families in a good way.
Supplies may include registration fees, computer and office supplies, plant medicines, food, postpartum supplies, gas money, care for Elders and Teachers.
Paying Indigenous birth workers for essential work
Additional funds allow our birth workers to go above and beyond in service delivery, policy change, capacity building and strategic planning to ensure that this work is sustainable and Indigenous birth workers are compensated fairly for this work. As well, we are hoping to build a mentorship program in where aspiring doulas can be paid for their learning. There is very little funds accessible to pay Indigenous birth workers in the scope of care we offer.
hay ce:p q̓ə,
ekw’í7tl Indigenous doula collective
Organizer
Keisha Charnley
Organizer
Vancouver, BC
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