Overview
Aboriginal health is wholistic and includes the physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and cultural aspects of life. Through this understanding, a vision of wellness which balances body, mind,emotion and spirit is promoted throughout the healing continuum.
The goal of the Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy (AHWS) is to foster improvements in the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal individuals, families, communities and nations through:
- provision of equitable access to primary health and healing services and programs, including
prevention, treatment and support, that are culturally appropriate and culturally competent;
- building on the strengths and enhancing the capacities of Aboriginal communities; and,
- promotion of equitable, violence-free relationships and healthy environments.
A unique collaborative process, the Strategy was developed to address the limitations of existing services and programs, and to identify and implement culturally appropriate solutions.
What is the Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy?
What was the consultation process prior to implementation?
How is it managed?
Composition of the Joint Management Committee
AHWS Secretariat
Secretariat staff
