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Our Shared Vision

Health and Wellbeing

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Unity and Togetherness

We see Indigenous families thrive in unity and togetherness, with traditional knowledge and values respected, food and clean water recognized as medicine, and food sovereignty integral to our food systems.

Mother Earth

We see our connection to Mother Earth honoured through clean land, air, and water – and community-led, wholistic, land-based ways of living.

Our Mission

Karihwáhstha is built around five goals identified during the 2024 National Public Policy Circle Gathering

Implement mandatory cultural safety training for all healthcare professionals and ensure availability of traditional foods and medicines in healthcare facilities and community settings

  • Support the development and implementation of Cultural Safety Training (CST)
  • Advocate for improved accessibility of traditional foods and medicines in healthcare settings
  • Cultivate ongoing dialogue about cultural safety in healthcare
Facilitate Indigenous-led policy making, prioritizing self-determination, accountability, and transparency and respecting diverse Indigenous cultures while addressing systemic barriers.
  • Promote Indigenous-led policy making and advocacy
  • Enhance accountability, transparency, and inclusivity
Foster trust and build long-term relationships between governments and Indigenous communities, enhancing understanding and navigating jurisdictional differences through ongoing dialogue and capacity-building initiatives.
  • Establish transparent and collaborative communication channels between governments and Indigenous communities
  • Promote capacity-building initiatives that empower Indigenous communities
Increase access to healthcare resources and preventive tools while reviewing and mitigating extractive resource practices that impact Indigenous communities negatively, promoting social equity and sustainable resource management.
  • Improve access to healthcare resources in Indigenous communities
  • Support sustainable resource management practices
Integrate trauma-informed healing practices, promote physical movement initiatives, and empower youth through mentorship and capacity-building programs, thereby supporting wholistic health and wellness strategies across Indigenous communities.
  • Integrate trauma-informed care practices in community programs
  • Strengthen youth mentorship and leadership opportunities
  • Promote physical movement and traditional activities