Country Food and Support for Women in the Hospital Birthing Centre
Indigenous program
Our women have always known how best to support each other through pregnancy and birthing. Niqituinnaq (country food) is at the heart of a healthy pregnancy and baby growth. For Siqinirmiut, it can be hard to access nourishing food from the North so needed during pregnancy. This program supplies cooked country foods to the Birthing Centre at the MUHC Glen Hospital site. There is a refrigerator for Indigenous patients. We also visit with the women and make sure they have what they need for once they go back home from the hospital. Want to know more? Please call or send us a message.
We welcome donations to help us acquire country food that can be shared amongst the people we serve. If you would like to donate, please reach out to us by phone or email.
These services are intended for Indigenous peoples
The INDex was created to support First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal in finding relevant and up-to-date information on services that were created specifically for them. Our goal is to promote cultural safety and community connectedness.
If you are an Indigenous person living, moving to or visiting Tiohtià:ke, the INDex can support you in your steps!
Need help now?
The Hope for Wellness Helpline is available to all Indigenous peoples living in Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counselors are reachable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
1 855-242-3310