Our MandateThe main purpose of the Centre is to create and deliver services that will prevent ill health, treat illness and provide support and aftercare. Services are offered in a culturally sensitive way that welcomes, accepts and respects all Indigenous people.Our VisionMore than a health centre, Wabano is a proud Indigenous organization dedicated to helping Indigenous people live the good life.We envision a world in which all First Nations, Inuit and Métis people have achieved full and equitable access to the conditions of health including: pride in ancestry, cultural reclamation, peace, shelter, education, food, income, a stable environment, resources, and social justice.We envision a world where the gifts and wisdom of First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures are recognized as valuable, distinctive and beautiful.We believe that good medicine is characterized by:Reclaiming culture as a pillar of healing;The teaching and healing practices of Indigenous people;A contemporary model of quality primary healthcare;Focusing on the individual in the context of their family and the community;Believing in the wisdom of Elders, traditional healers, and teachers; and,Believing in the importance of traditional ceremony and celebration.Our MissionWe accomplish our mission through our four areas of expertise:Healthcare: Providing quality, holistic, culturally-relevant health services to Ottawa’s First Nation, Métis, and Inuit population;Initiatives: Engaging in clinical, social, economic and cultural initiatives that promote the health/well-being of all Indigenous people;Education & Advocacy: Promoting community-building through education and advocacy; andService Excellence: Serving as a Centre for Excellence for urban Indigenous health.