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Métis Nation of Ontario

Community Wellness Program
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Record #: ANC0291 Last Modified: 12 Jun 2012 Last Full Update: 12 Jun 2012
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Older Adult CategoriesABUSE & CRISIS INTERVENTION (ALL) ; ACI - Addiction ; ACI - Crisis Intervention ; Community Health - Health Centres & Programs ; COMMUNITY HEALTH (ALL) ; RECREATION & LEISURE (ALL) ; RL - Fitness Centres/Programs
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Address & Map
443 Concession St
Hamilton, ON L9A 1C1
 
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Located In CommunityHamilton Mountain Central
Major IntersectionConcession St and Upper Wellington St
WardWard 7
Office Phone905-318-2336 ext 203
Toll Free Phone1-888-546-3847
Fax905-318-2207
E-Maillisas@metisnation.org
Websitewww.metisnation.org
Contact Information
Primary ContactLisa Scott, Community Wellness Coordinator; Phone: 905-318-2336 ext 203; Email: lisas@metisnation.org
Alternate ContactShelley G.; Phone: 1-800-263-4889; Email: shelleyg@metisnation.org
Primary ExecutiveShelley Gonneville; Phone: 1-800-263-4889; Email: shelleyg@metisnation.org
Description & Services
DescriptionThe goal of the Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy (AHWS) is to improve the health of Aboriginal individuals, families, communities and nations and reduce family violence through equitable access to health care, Aboriginal health care facility, improved standards of care, the provision of culturally appropriate health services, and promotion of a healthy environment * A traditional and culturally appropriate approach to healing and wellness for all Aboriginal Peoples of Ontario will ensure Aboriginal people have better access to the type of health care and services most other Ontarians take for granted. 
 
The two main components of the Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy (AHWS) are "healing" and "wellness" * These evolved from the need to address the issues of family violence in Aboriginal communities and to create a provincial, Aboriginal-specific health policy. 
 
An important feature of the Strategy is that services and programs are Aboriginal designed, delivered and controlled, with government primarily playing an administrative role * Empowerment is a key aspect in promoting wellness in Aboriginal communities striving for self-reliance by using traditional and cultural teachings and values that kept them strong in the past * Priorities of this program include: 
 
* Prenatal Infant Mortality 
* Disabilities 
* Diabetes 
* Stress and Suicide Prevention 
* Alcohol Related Issues 
* Nutrition 
* Fitness
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm (closed Statutory Holidays)
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
BoundariesThe City of Hamilton including Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook, Hamilton and Stoney Creek
EligibilityAges: 100 year(s) and under
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish
Other Details
AccessibilityPartially Accessible - Limited accessible parking in back
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Service CategoriesHealth Related Advocacy Groups ~ Aboriginal Communities ; Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups ~ Métis Community ~ Health Issues ; Traditional Aboriginal Healing ~ Métis Community ; Wellness Programs ~ Métis Community