Our 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 are offered in a culturally sensitive way that welcomes, accepts and respects all Indigenous people.

Our Vision

More than a health centre, Wabano is a proud Indigenous organization dedicated to helping Indigenous people live the good life.

We envision a world in which all First Nations, 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.

We envision a world where the gifts and wisdom of First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures are recognized as valuable, distinctive and beautiful.

We believe that good medicine is characterized by:

Reclaiming culture as a pillar of healing;

The teaching and healing practices of Indigenous people;

A contemporary model of quality primary healthcare;

Focusing on the individual in the context of their family and the community;

Believing in the wisdom of Elders, traditional healers, and teachers; and,

Believing in the importance of traditional ceremony and celebration.

Our Mission

We accomplish our mission through our four areas of expertise:

Healthcare: Providing quality, holistic, culturally-relevant health services to Ottawa’s First Nation, Métis, and Inuit population;

Initiatives: Engaging in clinical, social, economic and cultural initiatives that promote the health/well-being of all Indigenous people;

Education & Advocacy: Promoting community-building through education and advocacy; and

Service Excellence: Serving as a Centre for Excellence for urban Indigenous health.

Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health

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