Indigenous Midwives Advisory Council > Indigenous Citizenship Verification Process Policy
The IMAC citizenship verification will be able to confirm that equitable supports and funds are directed to the appropriate and well-informed means for advancing Indigenous midwifery through reconciliation. Given the ongoing colonial violence of non-Indigenous peoples claiming Indigenous identity as a means to enhance personal gains such as education, career opportunities, and or financial gains the IMAC has created this verification process. This behavior of appropriating Indigenous identity is unacceptable and will not be promoted, nor tolerated. The practice of transparency will ensure families and communities throughout BC are being cared by midwives who are indeed Indigenous through their identity. Indigenous ancestry does not equate to Indigenous identity, that further extends into community relationships and lived-experience. The practice of identifying our connection to Nation, family, and ancestors is common to Indigenous cultures across Turtle Island.
The IMAC acknowledges the significant historical and ongoing impacts of colonization on Indigenous identity, culture, and connection to community. A shared relationship between the community they claim and who claims them is essential to identity, accountability and support for Indigenous midwives and their communities. This shared relationship is especially essential prior to claiming opportunities and or assistance intended to reconcile the many injustices and inequities caused by historical and ongoing colonial policies and practices.
IMAC Indigenous Citizenship Statement HERE.
Please see FULL policy details HERE.
accessible care in your language
a circle of care
client-centred care
care closer to home
Become a member
Media
