BIPOC Doulas
Wellness Within is leading work in Nova Scotia to address exclusion and oppression in doula practice. With partners including the Mi'kmaq Child Development Centre, Eskasoni First Nation, Paqtnkek First Nation, Mulgrave Caring and Learning Centre, Promoting Leadership in Health for African Nova Scotians, the Community of Black Nursing Students, Nova Scotia Public Research Group and the Elizabeth Fry Society of Cape Breton, we have hosted 8+ trainings to improve the representation of Black, Indigenous, People of Colour and Queer doulas. If you would like to partner with us to host a training, be in touch! womenswellnesswithinns@gmail.com.
WW trainees will regularly be informed of professional development opportunities when available.
Read Peer doula support training for Black and Indigenous groups in Nova Scotia, Canada: A community-based qualitative study.
Black Doula Toolkit
This toolkit will work to break through the narrative and act as a celebration of Black birthing and Black joy. It is written by a Black woman, for Black women and birthing people. Download here.
Resources by Black Experts
Resources that are culturally relevant to the experiences of Black parents.
Contact
Reach out to the BIPOC Doula Program at womenswellnesswithinns@gmail.com.
Support
To support the BIPOC doula program please send e-transfers to womenswellnesswithinns@gmail.com with the subject line/message “BIPOC Doula”. Please make “wellness” the security answer. Donations will support future BIPOC doula training, resources, and continued professional development for BIPOC doulas.