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Health Domain

Mission
A socially healthy and vibrant Aboriginal community, emotionally, physically, mentally and spiritually.
 
Vision
Community coming together in the spirit of trust, respect and encourage to improve health by sharing knowledge and influence change in self, community and policy.
 
Update
The CUAI Health Domain provided a presentation on Aboriginal Homeless Awareness in October 2009, including the Canadian Mental Health Association Street Outreach and Stabilization team, teh Calgary Homeless Foundation and Tom Crane Bear. The CUAI Health Domain also hosted a workshop on Traditional Healing to over 30 health professionals. Keynote presentations were offered by: Alberta Mental Health Board Director of Aboriginal Health, Elsie Bastien, and Elder Leonard Bastien. Overall the workshop provided basic knowledge on traditional healing practices from a Blackfoot perspective. More recently the Domain has partnered with the Canadian Diabetes Association to offer a “Living well with Diabetes” workshop. The workshop had an Aboriginal focus.
 
Priorities
For 2010-2011
  • Creating opportunities whenever possible to bring forth community issues/identify gaps, providing networking or learning experiences.
  •  Creating opportunities that promote health education and contribute to best practices in Aboriginal health.
  • Supporting a holistic and culturally appropriate approach to wellness that involves community members, youth, elders, agencies and services providers.
  • Supporting Aboriginal spirituality as a priority in healthcare services and programs.
  • Promote the identification of where collaborations can take place and cross sharing of resources can occur in the health sector.
  • Investing in and developing long term support healthcare services, programs, and education for Aboriginal youth (including cultural, spiritual, mental health, addictions, etc). 

Guiding Principles

  • We will work from a position of collaboration and equal partnership, a sharing of strengths & resources that builds individual, organizational or community autonomy, capacity and identity.
  • We will practice in an open, inclusive and transparent manner.
  • We shall acknowledge and respect the religious, spiritual & cultural diversity of Aboriginal populations.
  • Encourage and respect the strengths & gifts of all who participate in the work of the Health Domain.

Membership
The CUAI Health Domain is open for membership and participation to any interested organization and/or individual.

The Domain meets on a monthly basis.

If you are interested in participating on a Domain group or sharing resources to address health issues for Aboriginal people in Calgary, please contact:
 
Phone: (403) 268-1241
E-mail: cxmorgan@calgary.ca  
 
Helpful link for Aboriginal Youth:
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