A5 Aboriginal Health Center   March 27, 2002
Aboriginal Front-line Workers Advocacy Networking Group

Vision Statement
The intention of this group is to open communication lines with other Aboriginal frontline workers for the purpose of sharing resources and supporting one another.

Group Objectives
1. To provide support to and network with other aboriginal frontline workers.

2. To increase our awareness about community resources in order to provide the best possible service to our clients.

3. Through networking, we intend to reduce the gaps in program services for our clients.

4. To work together in order to share professional development opportunities.

In the past two years, the group has been meeting on a monthly basis with a break during the summer months. It has been very challenging at times for the group to meet on a regular monthly basis. As a group we had decided to have workshops and training sessions for frontline workers, to regain the interest of the group. Currently, there are approximately 12 members from various Aboriginal Organizations from Hamilton, surrounding area and London, ON. 1-Aboriginal Frontline Worker from a mainstream organization. The workshops consisted of "HIV/AIDS and Traditional Sexuality", "Empowerment Workshops for Frontline Workers: (November 2001). "Practicing Self Care Day for Front-line workers" with the wholistic approach (January 2002) with the planning and coordination from group members that have been very active and supportive for the workshops and the self-care day.

At this time, I would like to acknowledge the group for being very patient and understanding during the various panning stages for these days. Thanks for your participation and interest in the "Aboriginal Front-Line Workers Advocacy Networking Group." I really appreciate your input and suggestions.

Identification & Advocacy Information Clinic
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch Health - Benefits - Vision - Medical Equipment & Supplies - Prescriptions - Dental - Medical Transportation -Mental Health Services Benefits -Ontario Health Care & Other Identification Forms (Birth Certificate, SIN, Passport Info. & Forms, Indian Status card) - Medical-related financial assistance Ontario Works/ODSP-Issues (Ontario Assistive Devices Program)
Every Other Wednesday: (Hamilton)
Every Other Week: (Brantford)
April 3, & 17, 2002 Monday, April 8, & 25, 2002 May 1, 15, & 29, 2002 Monday, May 6, & Tuesday May 21, 2002
Locations: 678 Main Street East, Hamilton, ON
  3rd Floor - Boardroom
  Pine Tree Native Centre of Brant 25 King Street, Brantford, ON

1:30pm to 4:00 pm
(Each location)

For more info, please call Tara Williams at (905) 544-4320 & Brantford site (519) 752-4340


Special Events

Another special event that had taken place through the course of the month of June 2001 was National Aboriginal Day Celebrations! This was in collaboration with Six Nations Community Health Representatives for Hamilton and Brantford areas.
Festivities included:
Traditional Iroquois Women Singers, Lost Dancers performance.
Refreshments were available:
Strawberry juice, donuts and Indian cookies, also display booths from various Aboriginal organizations.

Thanks to the following hospitals who participated with National Aboriginal Day!

Brantford General Hospital
McMaster University Medical Centre
Obstetrics Unit- 4c Wing
St. Joseph's Hospital - Hamilton
Paris Willett Hospital - Paris, ON

*In addition to the National Aboriginal Day Celebrations, the health centre entered a baseball tame for the 3-pitch Tournament, which was held at the Woodlands Park in Hamilton, ON. I am sure our team had an excellent day having fun, being in the sun and meeting community members, which we as staff always enjoy the company of the community with fun and laughter.

I hope this information about the program helps everyone. If you should have any questions or concerns, or you need assistance, please feel free to call me at the Hamilton Site (905) 544-4320 or drop-in, at the Brantford site (519) 752-4340. Please leave a message and I will get to you as soon as possible.

In Unity & Friendship,

Tara Williams
Advocacy Program Coordinator

FOOT CARE PROGRAM "Toes R Us"
Are you diabetic? Do you have arthritis? Is your vision failing?
Foot care is offered by RN/RPN/s with basic and advanced foot care certification

Book your appointment today Brantford: (519) 752-4340 Hamilton: (905) 544-4320
Next foot Clinics are Thursday April 4 in Hamilton; Tuesday April 2 in Brantford
 

 

MEDIC ALERT

 

De dwa da dehs nye>s
Aboriginal health Centre
678 Main Street, Hamilton, ON
- 3rd Floor - Board Room -

If you take medication, have a health condition or have an allergy, come to the De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre between 1:30 and 4:00 p.m.

A status Number is all you need to get yourself a MedicAlert Bracelet and membership.

Please bring along your health information and the phone number of an emergency contact.

If your child or other family member needs a MedicAlert and you didn't come out on March 20th, make sure to bring along their information and a wrist measurement so their order can be filled.

For more information, contact Mark Nesbitt at Medic Alert.

 

Or
Tara Williams at De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre (905) 544-4320.