Inuit birthing practices changed dramatically following first contact with European colonialists in the 16th century. Since then, the Canadian government has played a large role in determining what birthing practices are or are not appropriate and available to Inuit communities. In turn, Inuit women
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Vol II: Bringing Birth Home: An Analysis of Inuit Birthing Practices and Policies
Inuit birthing practices changed dramatically following first contact with European colonialists in the 16th century. Since then, the Canadian government has played
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