February 2024 Newsletter

 
 

 

In Unity 

In a world filled with challenges, there’s one undeniable truth: together we are unstoppable. 

A large topic of discussion around the Anishnawbe Health Foundation (AHF) this month has been the concept of being in unity with our community and those around us. Being in unity means “to be united as a whole, or in a state of oneness” (Merriam Webster). As donors, members of our Sweet Grass Monthly Giving Circle, and newsletter subscribers you are joining us in unity. Our common goal of building a healthy, and strong Indigenous community links us together like fingers intertwining.  

In a world often defined by its divisions, it is our unity that serves as a beacon of hope, and a promise for a better tomorrow.  

In this edition of our newsletter, we are introducing a new segment called “Spotlight: Our Corporate Champions”. This segment will feature a corporate sponsor who has embraced the ethos of togetherness and from this created a difference in our community. Our combined efforts, as seen through this month's corporate sponsor, Markel Canada, proves that we are greater than the sum of our parts. 

From grassroots movements to groundbreaking partnerships, every success story we have at AHF is woven like a tapestry, from the action of others within our community. It serves as a testament to the extraordinary impact we can achieve when standing shoulder to shoulder. 

Together we are the strongest, and together we will build a healthy and strong urban Indigenous community.  

Chi Miigwech, 

The Anishnawbe Health Foundation  

 

If you’re interested in nominating a community member to be spotlighted in an upcoming series titled “Community Corner: Highlighting Our Local Heroes” please send their story to Brooke Harrison at bharrison@aht.ca 

 

 

 

 
 

Spotlight: Our Corporate Champions: 

On a yearly basis Markel Canada, a division of the London-based casualty insurer Markel International, sends out a survey asking their employees:

“What charity do you want to support this year” ?

Luckily for the AHF, the employees at Markel Canada unanimously agreed on raising funds for a charity that provides support to the local Indigenous community. 

The main reason? 

Finding a way to engage in reconciliation. 

Maddie Livingston, the Manager of Marketing & Communications at Markel Canada, sat down with the Anishnawbe Health Foundation team to explain why reconciliation and donating to AHF is important to her and her colleagues. 

Click the link below to read more.

 
 
 
 

Health Center Opening:

The building team is full steam ahead at the soon to be home of the Anishnawbe Health Centre on 425 Cherry Street. With each passing day, the excitement mounts as the state-of-the-art facility gets closer to opening and becoming a physical testament to our commitment to culturally appropriate health and well-being. As the countdown begins, stay tuned for the official announcement of the opening date and prepare to join us in celebrating this significant milestone for our community. 

 

  

 

 

Learning Resources:

This month we are sharing the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation website as your learning resource of the month.  

Understanding the role and significance of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) is paramount in the ongoing journey towards healing and reconciliation in our society. Established to preserve the painful truths of Canada’s residential school system and foster a path towards understanding and healing for Indigenous peoples, the NCTR holds a pivotal role in acknowledging historical injustices and ensuring they are never forgotten. 

Through understanding the objectives of the NCTR, you not only honour the experiences of survivors and their communities, but also actively contribute to the collective effort of building a more inclusive and equitable future for all Canadians.  

 

 

Meet Our Newest Team Member: 

Victoria Francavilla, M.A., Office Manager 

Victoria Francavilla (she/her) is a Toronto urbanite, growing up on Treaty 13 territory where she has been immersed in the rich history and beauty Toronto has to offer for her whole life.

As the Office Manager, Victoria works centrally to foster an environment of operational efficiency, while providing a client-centric, people-first approach to the physical spaces of Anishnawbe Health Foundation. Victoria is a York University Alumna, completing her Double Major Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Psychology and Health & Society, followed by a Master of Arts degree in Health Policy and Equity, with her research focusing on policy frameworks relating to Indigenous youth mental health outcomes in Canada.

Victoria's professional background includes a breadth of organizational and administrative expertise, which she couples with her knowledge and understanding of the holistic nature of Indigenous health and wellness to provide a remarkable sense of stewardship and harmony to the Anishnawbe Health Foundation spaces.

As a critical thinker and empath at heart, Victoria contributes to an energized, organized, and growth-focused environment that aims to improve the experiences and outcomes for Anishnawbe Health Foundation and its network of community members.  

 

Welcome Victoria! 

 

 
 

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