Abinotci –Mino Ayawin
The primary long-term focus for Abintci Mino-Ayawin is on the health care needs of young Aboriginal children ages 0 -6 and their families.
Criteria
Abinotci serves Aboriginal families who have children residing with them, ages 0 to 6 years, living in Winnipeg, under conditions of risk.
Services Provided
- Home visits
- One to one support/counselling
- Advocacy
- Access to traditional resources
- Referrals to Aboriginal organizations for support and consultation
- Addressing concerns around child custody, personal safety, income security, housing and family planning issues
- Parenting work shops
- Getting treatment for Alcohol or drug issues
- Setting goals and reaching them
Contact Information
Senior Counselor – Carla Porth
Phone: 204-925-7504
Email:cporth@ahwc.ca
Directors and Staff
Director of Programs – Jarred Baker
Senior Counselor – Carla Porth
Community Wellness Worker – Anita Lavallee
Community Wellness Worker – Margo Bonin
Community Wellness Worker – Monica Dominique
Organizational vision statement
The philosophy and therefore the vision of AHWC is founded on the concepts within the medicine wheel, which emphasizes provision of resources that enable individuals to attain a balance in their lifestyle necessary of “health”.
Community News
An overnight cultural retreat is planned for March 2016 at Sandy Saulteaux Spiritual Centre in Beausejour, Manitoba.