The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health

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About Wabano Wabano Expansion MANDATE The main purpose of the Centre is to create and deliver services that will prevent ill health, treat illness and provide support and aftercare. Services will be offered in a culturally-sensitive way that welcomes, accepts and represents all Aboriginal people(s). MISSION STATEMENT The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health is an urban health centre that: 1. Provides quality, holistic, culturally-relevant health services to First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities of Ottawa. 2. Engages in clinical, social, economic and cultural initiatives that promote the health of all Aboriginal people. 3. Promotes community-building through education and advocacy. 4. Serves as a centre of excellence for urban Aboriginal health. VISION STATEMENT We envision a world in which all First Nation, Inuit and Métis people have achieved full and equitable access to the conditions of health including: pride in ancestry, cultural reclamation, peace, shelter, education, food, income, a stable environment, resources, and social justice. And Where the gifts and wisdom of First Nation, Inuit and Métis cultures are recognized as valuable, distinctive and beautiful. GUIDING PRINCIPLES We believe in creating a place of belonging that welcomes First Nation, Inuit and Métis community members, and facilitates equitable access to appropriate programs, services and supports. We believe "Good Medicine" is characterized by: * The reclamation of culture as a pillar of healing * The teaching and healing practices of First Nation, Inuit and Métis peoples * A contemporary model of quality, primary healthcare * Focus on the individual in the context of family and community * A belief in the wisdom of our Elders, Traditional Healers and Teachers * A belief in the importance of ceremony and celebration We believe that sharing the wisdom of First Nation, Inuit and Métis cultures with the broader community through public education and professional development opportunities will inspire them to join us in our Circle. The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health is committed to strengthening the capacity of the broader service system by initiating and sustaining partnerships to facilitate a collaborative approach to planning, service delivery and evaluation. AWARDS Big Shot Challenge 2000, 2001, 2002 Parents as Teachers 2003 M.F.

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