Providing an accessible, culturally appropriate service to the Aboriginal community in Inkster

About Our Program...

Nor' West Co-op provides primary health care to Inkster residents. The Aboriginal Health Program integrates culturally appropriate resources into Nor' West Health Centre programs through:

•Providing individual and family support

•Advocacy and assistance in accessing services

•home visits and outreach

•Medicine Wheel assessments

           Aboriginal peoples comprise approximately 50% of the centre's clientele.

Our Services Include:

•Counselling and support

•Individual/Family counselling

•Individual/ Family support and referral

•Home visits

•Medicine Wheel assessments

•Advocacy with other systems

•Connect community to Nor' West services

Community Development Projects:

•Accessing traditional resources upon request

•Healthy Lifestyle Bingo's

•Diabetes Support Groups

•Food Security Projects

How We Work...

1. •Consulting with the local Aboriginal community
   

2. •Identifying priority health needs through working with the Aboriginal community
   

3. •Linking with Aboriginal organizations to address social, economic and other issues
   

Seeking to Promote:

1. •Client access to culturally appropriate resources
   

2. •Increased involvement of the local Aboriginal community in addressing social, economic and other determinants of aboriginal health
   

3. •A holistic, community development approach in responding to health needs based on the Medicine Wheel
   

YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO:

•Access to preventative health care

•Quality health care

•Practice your Traditional Culture

•Access to healthy and nutritious food

•Feel safe

•Safe Neighbourhoods

How to Contact Us: (204) 940-2105