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  • Empowerment Through Education: Jade on Midwifery and Community

    Jade shares what inspired her to pursue midwifery and the importance of culturally competent care, advocacy, and education within Black communities. Read More

  • Where Culture and Science Meet: Rosette on Becoming a Midwife

    Rosette reflects on what drew her to midwifery and how she hopes to strengthen the communities she will serve. Her path is grounded in both cultural knowledge and scientific practice. Read More

  • Multi-colour duotone graphics featuring a collage of historical Black midwives, with UBC Midwifery branding and the text “Generations of Black Midwifery Care.

    Recognizing 30 Years of Black History Month in Canada

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  • Supplemental Application Deadline Extension 

    Good news for those who need a little more time with the supplemental application. Due to a discrepancy between our posted and application portal deadlines, and to ensure consistency with the Applicant Services Centre (portal) date, the deadline is 11:59 pm PST, January 20. If you have any questions, please see the supplemental application instructons, or contact the Student Services Manager & […] Read More

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  • Spotlight on Student Excellence: Shayla Rolph Receives the Maija Leivo and Ian Herring Entrance Award in Midwifery 

    Spotlight on Student Excellence: Shayla Rolph Receives the Maija Leivo and Ian Herring Entrance Award in Midwifery 

    The UBC Midwifery Program is proud to spotlight Shayla Rolph, a Métis student in their first year of the Bachelor of Midwifery Program, who has been recognized with the Maija Leivo and Ian Herring Entrance Award in Midwifery. This renewable award provides $2,500 per year of study, up to four years, and supports students entering the program

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  • Spotlight on Student Excellence: Joanna Nie Receives the Beedie Luminaries Shine Scholarship 

    Spotlight on Student Excellence: Joanna Nie Receives the Beedie Luminaries Shine Scholarship 

    The UBC Midwifery Program is proud to spotlight Joanna Nie, a first-year student who has been recognized with the Beedie Luminaries Shine Scholarship. This scholarship supports resilient, community-minded students across British Columbia who are committed to their education, leadership, and giving back.  The Shine Scholarship was created through the generosity of the Beedie Luminaries Foundation,

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  • Spotlight on Student Excellence: Alycia Two Bears Receives the Carol Hird Memorial Award

    Spotlight on Student Excellence: Alycia Two Bears Receives the Carol Hird Memorial Award

    The UBC Midwifery Program is proud to spotlight Alycia Two Bears, a Band member of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak First Nation and student in the Bachelor of Midwifery Program, who has been recognized with the Carol Hird Memorial Award ($2,000).  This award was established in memory of Carol Hird (1946–2020) through gifts from her family, friends, and

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  • Dr. Saraswathi Vedam Honoured with the ACNM Lifetime Visionary Award  

    Dr. Saraswathi Vedam Honoured with the ACNM Lifetime Visionary Award  

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Midwifery, Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

In December 2023, UNESCO inscribed “Midwifery: knowledge, skills and practices” onto its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This recognition underscores the universal significance of midwifery across diverse cultures.

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