Welcome to the 2024 Alberta Association of Midwives (AAM) Conference! After a brief pause, we’re thrilled to bring midwives from across Alberta together for a dynamic event that highlights our resilience and celebrates our progress. With nearly 190 practicing midwives and 37 students, AAM remains dedicated to advancing maternity care across the province. This conference is an invaluable opportunity to connect, learn, and equip ourselves with the latest knowledge to continue providing exceptional care to pregnant people and babies in every community.
We look forward to reconnecting with familiar faces and forging new professional relationships as we delve into diverse perspectives and innovative approaches in midwifery. Our goal is to expand the reach of midwifery across Alberta, elevate care standards, and promote greater diversity in the field. We warmly invite midwives, students, supporters, sponsors, and exhibitors to join us in making this conference a milestone event that advances inclusive maternal and newborn health for a brighter future.
Conference Location:
Acclaim Hotel Calgary
123 Freeport Boulevard N.E.
Calgary, Alberta, T3N 0A3
Here is what to expect…
Embracing Diversity in Midwifery
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At this year's Midwifery Matters Conference, we’re offering an exciting lineup of educational sessions covering a diverse array of topics.
Exclusive for our members, we’re hosting a special pre-conference event on October 23rd. This unique experience will feature three focused sessions: an Indigenous Midwife Gathering, a BIPOC Talking Circle, and a 2SLGBTQIA+ Talking Circle. Check out the schedule below for more details!
Keynote Speaker: Brandi Heather
You Can't Play in A Show Home: Strategies to Restore, Retain, and Re-engage Our Caring Professionals
Discover vital insights at our upcoming keynote by award-winning healthcare educator Brandi Heather. She will address the challenge of balancing professional excellence with personal well-being, offering evidence-based strategies to help midwives recharge and sustain their energy.
Brandi will delve into the pressures of maintaining a “perfect” professional image, which can lead to anxiety and burnout. Through engaging stories and innovative techniques, she will demonstrate how embracing your natural playfulness can enhance resilience, boost creativity, and prevent burnout.
Participants will gain practical, science-backed methods that can be immediately applied to their practice, ensuring renewed energy and fulfillment in their careers. This keynote is a crucial reminder that integrating play and joy into your work is essential for a sustainable and joyful practice.
keynote Speaker: Tina Varughese (pronounced Vara-geez)
Introducing one of our keynote speakers for the AAM Midwifery Matters Conference 2024: Embracing Diversity in Midwifery, Tina Varughese.
Recognized as one of Canada’s Top 10 Notable Speakers by Ignite Magazine, Tina skillfully addresses important topics like diversity, inclusion, and belonging with a unique blend of heart, humor, and humanity. Her work has been featured in prominent outlets such as the Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, and CBC Eyeopener. She has worked with a wide range of clients, including Pfizer Canada, Hockey Canada, and TD Canada Trust.
Tina is also the author of 50 Shades of Beige: Building Bridges While Breaking Bias and a former face of Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty, representing diversity. We are excited to have her share her insights and energy at this year's conference!
Schedule
Subjected to changed.
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Registration Fees:
Member Fee: $175 (Early Bird until September 30, 2024), $200 (Regular)
Student Fee: $125 (Early Bird until September 30, 2024), $180 (Regular)
Non-Member Fee: $250
Additional Ticket for Dance: $40
Pre-Conference Member Event: $25
Special Offer: The first 25 ticket purchases will receive a complimentary copy of Return to Play: Rebuilding Resilience, Risk, and Reconnection by Brandi Heather.
Accommodation: Enjoy a special discount rate at the Acclaim Hotel for conference attendees: $114.00 + tax per night.
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Sponsors
Exhibitors
