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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

  • Midwives Now Eligible for Canada’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program 

    Big news: as of January 1, 2026, midwives join Canada’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program, unlocking up to $30,000 in federal loan forgiveness for eligible service in rural and smaller communities.  This marks a major milestone for the profession and reflects years of advocacy to recognize the essential role midwives play in improving access to care across Canada.  What’s changed?  The federal government […] Read More

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  • November 13th, 6-8 pm, VPL Downtown Branch: Book Launch! Personal & Political: Stories from the Women’s Health Movement 1960–2010

    November 13th, 6-8 pm, VPL Downtown Branch: Book Launch! Personal & Political: Stories from the Women’s Health Movement 1960–2010

    Personal and Political details the innovative, courageous, and creative activism of the “second wave” women’s health movement in Canada between 1960 and 2010. This activism (re)claimed women’s bodies, created women-centered spaces and services, and challenged a medically dominated health system. Feminists challenged diagnoses, treatments, laws, policies, and research, as well as the care women were

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  • Stollery Midwifery Research Awards Announced!

    Stollery Midwifery Research Awards Announced!

    Three midwifery researchers have been awarded a total of $30,000 in the 2019 Stollery Midwifery Research Awards. Read details under the Recipients tab about their research in water birth, vaginal birth after cesarean at home and the practice environment for midwives. If you’re a Midwife or Midwifery researcher looking for partner-funds or a jumpstart to your

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  • Karen Gelb, UBC Midwifery Knowledge Translation Manager develops BC Women’s Health Research Agenda!

    Karen Gelb, UBC Midwifery Knowledge Translation Manager develops BC Women’s Health Research Agenda!

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  • UBC Midwifery Professor Emerita, Elaine Carty, visits graduate Kate LeBlanc in Fredericton where she practices at the newly opened midwifery centre

    UBC Midwifery Professor Emerita, Elaine Carty, visits graduate Kate LeBlanc in Fredericton where she practices at the newly opened midwifery centre

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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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