How Indigenous midwives and doulas in B.C. are providing cultural care for expectant mothers – CBC
Sep 12, 2025
Cultural practices such as smudging, prayer and singing are being supported in birthing spaces by B.C’s doulas
In her childhood home on the Capilano Reserve, across Burrard Inlet from Vancouver, Shanille Lewis-Winkles, a member of the Squamish Nation, gave birth to her sons. The first words her children heard were of the Squamish language spoken by her mother.
The decision to give birth at her childhood home was one that Lewis-Winkles says allowed her to include her family and culture.
