OUR STORY
Kilila is a Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw word bestowed upon our Collective in ceremony in the Summer of 2020. A significant meaning of Kilila translates to “Butterfly,” symbolizing transformation, renewal, and the sacred transitions of life.
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Kilila Birth Keeper Collective is an Indigenous-led collective of birth workers and caregivers from diverse backgrounds who support families throughout Greater Vancouver and surrounding communities. Grounded in Indigenous values and community care, we are committed to providing culturally safe, inclusive, and compassionate support.
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We welcome families of all backgrounds, family structures, and gender identities. Our teachings are guided by the four sacred directions of whole-body wellness: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. From conception to pregnancy, loss, miscarriage, abortion, and birth, our Birth Keepers offer unbiased, full-spectrum support. Our collective carries knowledge rooted in both traditional teachings and clinical practice, allowing us to walk alongside families with integrity and respect.
Our journey began as a small group of doulas supporting families in the Surrey area through a local outreach organization. Since then, we have grown into the Kilila Birth Keeper Collective, now serving communities across Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford, Surrey, Delta, Langley, Richmond, and Tsawwassen.
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While we prioritize support for Indigenous families, we welcome all families. Funding is available for Indigenous families through the Doulas for Aboriginal Family Grant Program. We are also committed to accessibility; sliding scale options and payment plans are available for families who may experience financial barriers.
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We are honored to support families as they move through the sacred transitions of birth and life—together.​​​
"A sense of self, a sense of purpose; a sense of being, a sense of community; you learn that from the womb...the earliest stages of life encourage us to recognize our responsibilities for teaching, honoring, and integrating children into all parts of the community, and this process begins during pregnancy."
Mosom Danny Musqua - Life Stages and Native Women by Kim Anderson
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Photo: Marnie and Rayann (Courtesy of Huckleberry Midwifery Team)
