| |  | Standing Together on the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S) Today, October 4th, is a day for reflection, known as the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S). On this day, we honor the women who have lost their lives to violence and advocate for justice for those still missing. The statistics around MMIWG2S are deeply troubling. Indigenous women and girls are 12 times more likely to experience violence or go missing compared to non-Indigenous women, reflecting the legacy of colonialism, systemic racism, and gender-based violence that has long targeted Indigenous Peoples in Canada. At Anishnawbe Health Foundation, our mission is rooted in restoring the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being of Toronto’s Indigenous community, and this work is crucial to addressing the trauma that MMIWG2S families and communities endure. Providing culturally grounded, Indigenous-led health services is key to promoting the healing and resilience needed to overcome these barriers. We encourage everyone to stand with us in solidarity by taking meaningful action. Here are some helpful resources to learn more about MMIWG2S: Together, we can honor the lives lost and take steps toward a future that ensures the health, safety, and empowerment of all Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people. Chi Miigwech, Brooke Harrison Senior Marketing, Communications and Donor Relations Manager |
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| | Take the Pledge for Reconciliation We invite you to take a pivotal step towards reconciliation by taking the Pledge of Reconciliation. This pledge is a commitment to actively engage in practices that foster understanding, respect, and collaboration with Indigenous communities. By adopting this pledge, you are declaring you will contribute to meaningful change and help build a more inclusive and equitable world. We encourage you to support this initiative by incorporating the pledge into your everyday life. Please share photos and stories of yourself taking the pledge, you can send them to bharrison@aht.ca |
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| | How Your Employer Can Support Reconciliation Every Day 1. Make a Corporate Donation: Consider having your employer make a donation to Indigenous-led organizations like Anishnawbe Health Foundation. 2. Implement Reconciliation Policies: Align your organization with the TRC Calls to Action by implementing Reconciliation policies in your workplace. This might include supporting Indigenous-owned businesses, and promoting cultural sensitivity and awareness training for employees. 3. Amplify Indigenous Voices: Use your platform to share information about Truth and Reconciliation. Highlight Indigenous leaders, artists, and educators on your website or social media. |
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| Thank you Sweat and Tonic! A huge shoutout to Sweat and Tonic, Toronto’s premier fitness and wellness hub, for raising an incredible $5,500 for Anishnawbe Health Foundation during their recent fundraiser! We had the pleasure of sitting down with Angie Wong, Sweat and Tonic’s Director of Marketing, to discuss why they chose AHF as the beneficiary and why supporting our cause is so meaningful to them. Sweat and Tonic offers a holistic approach to fitness, combining yoga, cycling, HIIT, and mindfulness, making it a perfect partner in supporting the wellbeing of our community. |
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| | A settler’s journey towards reconciliation We are proud to share Dr. Chandrakant P. Shah's personal story about his journey towards reconciliation. Dr. Shah, a past board member of Anishnawbe Health Foundation and Professor Emeritus at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, offers valuable insights into settler responsibility in the reconciliation process. His reflections provide a meaningful contribution to this important dialogue. |
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| | Board Member Opportunity We are seeking passionate and committed individuals to join our Board of Directors. As a member of the board, you'll have the opportunity to support the health and wellbeing of Toronto's Indigenous community and help advance our mission of improving access to culturally safe healthcare. Together, we can foster healing, growth, and reconciliation. |
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507 King Street East, Suite 120 | Toronto, Ontario M5A 1M3
(416) 657-0379 | foundation@aht.ca |
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| Anishnawbe Health Foundation
507 King Street East, Suite 120 | Toronto, Ontario M5A 1M3
(416) 657-0379 | foundation@aht.ca |
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