Meet Our Birth Helpers

Our specially trained Indigenous Birth Helpers provide wholistic pregnancy, birthing, and post-partum support to create safe birthing environments in our First Nations communities.

• The philosophy, skills and tools offered by our Indigenous Birth Helpers are grounded in our traditions and heritage – and provide support to expecting mothers, their spouses and their families.
  - Jolene Mercer, Executive Director

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Shylo Jones

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  Boozhoo Aanin my name is Shylo. I'm from Chippewas of Nawash, Ontario and grew up in Winnipeg. I am a mother, step mother and foster parent for 7 amazing children. I am truly honored to be part of Wiiji'idiwag Ikwewag and cannot wait to start working with expectant mothers.

Angela Griffiths

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  Boozhoo, My name is Angela, I am Anishinaabe with roots in Turtle Mountain. I am a mother to four beautiful children whom led me to the red road. My passion is decolonizing birth and parenting by empowering women and connecting culture to everyday life.

Candace Clemons

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  My name is Candace Clemons, I was born in Thompson, Manitoba and raised in the Bayline community of Thicket Portage, Manitoba. Growing up in a small town everyone knew your name and there was a sense of belonging. I have compassion, kindness and empathy for others thanks to my grandmother teachings. As your birth helper I will advocate and support you physically, mentally and emotionally. I am looking forward to starting this new journey with Wiiji'idiwag Ikwewag as an Indigenous Birth Helper.

Meagan Deschambeault

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  Tansi, my name is Meagan Deschambeault. I am from Thompson with roots in Opaskwayak Cree Nation. I am a mother of 3 beautiful children. Working with families and children has always been my calling. I am excited to be apart of Wiiji'idiwag Ikwewag as a birth helperand can't wait to begin working with mothers/expectant parents.

Meagan Settee

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  Aniin, Boozhoo, Tansi - my name is Meagan; my spirit name is Blue Thunderbird Singing Woman. I am from Fisher River Cree Nation but grew up in Selkirk, Mb. I’m a mother to four sons, they are my motivation in life. I am honoured to be apart of Wiiji'idiwag ikwewag team as a birth helper and cannot wait to begin working with expectant moms.