Our History
Gizhewaadiziwin celebrates 25 years of providing healthcare programs and services! Read up more on us and our history.
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Southern Treaty #3
Learn more about the Indigenous communities and people we serve!
GIZHEWAADIZIWIN HEALTH ACCESS CENTRE…
…is a community based, Indigenous controlled, Primary Care service that combines western curative care with traditional Ojibwe healing philosophies and practices. The Access Centre provides clinical, social, health promotion and preventive services, as well as, access to traditional Ojibwe healers.
The Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre, located in the heart of the Southern Region of Treaty #3 territory, is the result of a unique partnership between area First Nations, the United Native Friendship Centre and the Sunset Country Metis.
OUR NAME
Our name, Gizhewaadiziwin, was given to us in a traditional naming ceremony. It is Anishinaabemowin for “The Ojibwe way of living with kindness, respect and unconditional love.” It means to be of an unconditionally kind nature. A healer is considered to have this characteristic of kindness. It signifies being whole, calm and patient. We feel it fits with our Centre and of putting clients first.
OUR LOGO
Our logo came through a dream and was gifted to Gizhewaadiziwin in ceremony. We proudly have it hanging throughout our building. Inaabandamokwe is the Blue Lady’s name and it is believed that she protects communities, children and families and that she looks over the workers of the building. There is also a man in our logo and it is believed he is there to represent balance as you need both for balance.
“The Seven Grandfather Teachings are alive and promoted throughout the agency creating an environment in which clients and staff can flourish.”
“I recommend others apply here because they really do support you in developing your position according to including your interests and passions in your program as much as possible.”
Interested in a career with Gizhewaadiziwin Health Access Centre? Make sure to check out our career opportunities.
Why not also check out our virtual walkthrough of Working at GHAC? There you can find out more about what we’re all about and read some staff testimonials from our team members.
