Navajo Birthworker Collective

05/30/2026

Support during and after pregnancy can help families create thriving futures. ♥️

In New Mexico, expanded Medicaid coverage for doula care is helping more families access advocacy, emotional support and postpartum care during some of life’s biggest moments.

More families now have someone in their corner before, during and after birth.

Read more: https://everychildthrives.com/new-mexico-doulas-help-parents-thrive-with-essential-support/

05/30/2026

For generations, Indigenous communities in New Mexico have supported birth through ceremony, collective care and shared traditions.

Today, organizations like Navajo Birthworker Collective and Tewa Women United are helping reclaim and protect those practices while expanding access to culturally grounded care for families.

Read more: https://everychildthrives.com/indigenous-communities-in-new-mexico-reclaiming-holistic-birth-work/

05/29/2026

🔔 June's Childbirth Preparation Retreat classes are now available for registration for Native birthing families: qrco.de/bg6YzG

💛💛 THESE FREE CLASSES INCLUDE DINNER AND SPACE IS LIMITED- EARLY REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED 💛💛

Pick and choose from any of the 3 following options to attend:
🌿Healthy Pregnancy - June 11, 2026 5:30 - 8:30
🌿Labor Comfort Measures - June 18, 2026 5:30 - 8:30
🌿Postpartum and Lactation - June 25, 2026 5:30 - 8:30

05/29/2026

NAVAJO NATION PRIDE - Schedule of Events 2026

The gay, le***an, bisexual, trans, q***r, and two-spirit community of the Navajo Nation are proud to announce our official Pride 2026 Schedule of Events!

SATURDAY - June 27, 2026

✱ Pride Parade & March for Equality
✱ We Are Strong - Pride Festival & Marketplace
✱ We Are Proud - Pride After Party & Drag Show

LEARN MORE: www.NavajoNationPride.com

05/29/2026

SAVE THE DATE: Join us on Saturday, August 8th for the 2026 Southwest American Indian 2SLGBTQIA+ Rainbow Gathering! 🌈 🪶

This free, one-day event is open to all 2SLGBTQIA+ community members, allies, and resource groups. We will host the event at the Phoenix Indian Center from 9 AM - 2 PM (Phx Time). There will also be a Self Defense Class for Two Spirit relatives to follow! More information is coming soon about registration details and agenda information.

About the event: The Southwest American Indian 2SLGBTQIA+Rainbow Gathering was founded by Trudie Jackson in 2011. This free, one-day conference is centered around the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with speakers, resource tables, panels and presentations to support and elevate the Two Spirit and Indigiq***r community.

For questions, call 602-264-6768 or email Eddie George at [email protected].

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

NOW ACCEPTING DOULA CLIENTS!

In Tewa, Yiya Vi Kagingdi means, “Mother’s Helpers.” For us, birthwork and doula care is a calling, a prayer, and a role we are honored to take. Our doulas provide services for the whole family, across generations, to encourage everyone to gather around the new parents. We value a culture of consent and seek to reclaim teachings and practices that honor the Sacredness of birth.

Tewa Women United offers doula services to families throughout Northern New Mexico, including Española, Los Alamos, Santa Fe, and Taos. You do not need to be a tribal member to request services.

If you're welcoming a little one this year, we look forward to talking with you about how we can support you!

Call 505-210-8144 or email [email protected]

You may also fill out this form if you're ready to make your request: https://forms.monday.com/forms/abd222df8bc399b3c5e2d25dac48885d?r=use1

05/25/2026

BIG NEWS from Yellowtail Lactation Consultants, LLC!

Colorado's FIRST Indigenous Lactation Counselor Training is coming to Denver this July and registration is NOW OPEN!

This is a FREE five-day certification training and a pathway to your IBCLC. Spots are LIMITED to 35 participants and open to Native American community members.

Led by two incredible Indigenous Lactation Counselors themselves:
🪶 Kimberly Moore Salas
🪶 Cammie Goldhammer

📍 1330 Fox Street, Denver, CO 80204
🅿️ Free parking on site
✅ Registration required
💛 Completely free to attend

You must attend ALL five days to receive your certification.

Do you have dietary restrictions, need special accommodations, or have any other needs? Please reach out and we will make sure you are taken care of.

This is history in the making for our communities. Share this with every Native mama, auntie, doula, nurse, and community health worker you know.
Scan the QR code to register

05/22/2026

We are excited to share an upcoming series of virtual "Lunch and Learn" opportunities created for community birthworkers, home visitors, and those working across perinatal health.
These sessions are designed to support your work in a meaningful and grounded way by offering space for learning, reflection, and connection. Each gathering will center practical tools, shared knowledge, and approaches that strengthen how we show up for our families and communities.
Whether you are new to this work or have been walking alongside families for years, these offerings are for you.
Registration is available through the QR code included on the flyer. We encourage you to register early, as space may be limited.
We look forward to being in community with you.