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Indigenous Birth Support Worker Certificate at First Nations University of Canada

First Nations University of Canada, Canada

Programme overview

The certificate offers information on Indigenous-based birthing practices and nationally certified doula training to support and advocate for birthers and families before, during and after birthing. Courses are delivered online, face-to-face or by remote synchronized methods on all three campuses, and were developed with Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers.

Faculty: Indigenous Health Studies  |  Duration: 18 credit hours  |  Study mode: online / in-person  |  Intake: Application deadlines: April 15 (Spring/Summer 2026), August 15 (Fall 2026)  |  Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

Indigenous birthing practices and doula training; the program also supports other degree programs such as nursing, community health representative programs and midwifery.

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Application information

Apply online through the University of Regina application form, selecting FNUniv as campus. The application fee is $100 one-time; post-secondary transfer students pay $200, which includes a transfer credit assessment fee. Eligible Indigenous applicants applying October 1-31, 2026 can have the fee waived.

Apply through the official page: https://www.fnuniv.ca/admissions/apply-now/

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