The First Cry episode artwork

EPISODE · Jan 21, 2026 · 26 MIN

The First Cry

from Voices of The Walrus · host Accessible Media Inc

Indigenous mothers have long been evacuated hundreds of kilometers away to give birth. A resurgence of traditional midwifery is bringing deliveries back home.Matt Speirs reads The First Cry  About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal.Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+Learn more at AMI.caConnect with Accessible Media Inc. online:X /Twitter @AccessibleMediaInstagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audioFacebook at @AccessibleMediaIncTikTok @AccessibleMediaIncEmail [email protected] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Indigenous mothers have long been evacuated hundreds of kilometers away to give birth. A resurgence of traditional midwifery is bringing deliveries back home. Matt Speirs reads The First Cry

NOW PLAYING

The First Cry

0:00 26:48

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Voices of The Walrus?

This episode is 26 minutes long.

When was this Voices of The Walrus episode published?

This episode was published on January 21, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Indigenous mothers have long been evacuated hundreds of kilometers away to give birth. A resurgence of traditional midwifery is bringing deliveries back home.Matt Speirs reads The First Cry  About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that...

Can I download this Voices of The Walrus episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!