About the Midwives Association of Manitoba
MAM is the professional association for midwives in Manitoba. MAM is working to grow and support midwifery in Manitoba.
The purpose of the organization is to:
- Unite into one organization all Midwives practicing in Manitoba;
- Promote the profession of midwifery within Manitoba.
- Advocate for public funding of midwifery services across the province;
- Protect the interests of Midwives and Midwifery students;
- Provide continuing education opportunities for Midwives;
- Lobby for Midwifery Education Programmes;
- Actively participate in the national and international midwifery community
- Protect the autonomy of midwives
MAM membership is highly recommended but not mandatory for Manitoba Midwives. Two thirds of Registered Midwives in Manitoba are members of MAM.
MAM membership also includes student midwives studying across Canada and members of the public.
You can become a MAM Member!
MAM membership is also OPEN TO THE PUBLIC as “Associate members”. Associate members will be mailed MAM Newsletters and receive an invitation to the MAM Annual General Meeting as non-voting participants.
MAM has a volunteer Board of midwives from across the province.
Membership
Midwives renew memberships annually in the fall. You can register here: MAM membership form. Midwife membership includes a membership in the Canadian Association of Midwives and provides supplementary HIROC insurance coverage. Midwives may start their membership anytime, but the insurance policy is only updated quarterly.
Courses
MAM offers continuing education courses for midwives.
Sign up now for the next course.
Manitoba Job Postings
For midwifery careers, go to Manitoba regional career sites to search for openings or contact the region to ask for assistance (Northern Health Region, Prairie Mountain Health, Southern Health, Winnipeg RHA).