Abinotci serves at-risk
Aboriginal families in central Winnipeg with children age
0-6. It was established in 1994 as the first program of AHWC. A needs
assessment conducted by Abinotci found that
Aboriginal families were not accessing available services as much as they
needed because of multiple barriers related to poverty and low
socio-economic status. Abinotci was developed to
fill this gap in services. Programming began in the Spence and Point
Douglas neighbourhoods, and as the program
progressed, Abinotci expanded its focus beyond
these neighbourhoods to include all of central Winnipeg.
Abinotic provides a range of care services
(promotion, prevention, treatment, support and after-care) to promote the
well-being and enhance living conditions of its priority groups. Abinotci bases its work with families on the teachings
of the Medicine Wheel, an Aboriginal framework for holistic health. Values,
traditions and beliefs that embrace traditional Aboriginal approaches to
healing are central to Abinotci's service
delivery model. Abinotci emphasizes a
needs-based, constituent-centred approach that
considers physical, mental, spiritual, cultural, economic, educational, and
environmental factors.
Abinotci also focuses on networking with other
service providers.
"The Abinotci
program was there for me at the lowest point in my life. They were there
for me anytime I needed them. Without Abinotci, I
wouldn't have succeeded in my goals. I graduated with my grade 12 and
successfully completed my Health Care Aide Certifiication.
I really appreciated all the support I received from my counsellor."
Contact:
Anita
Ducharme: Director of Operation
Aboriginal Health & Wellness Centre
215-181 Higgins Avenue
Winnipeg, MB
R3B
3G1
Ph: 925-3751
Fax: 925-3709
operations@ahwc.com
