ABOUT US
​​​Mushkegowuk Health is a primary health care hub serving the wholistic health and wellness needs of the Mushkegowuk territory. Services are rooted in Mushkegowuk values, culture and language inherent in the belief that the land is medicine. Through collaborative partnerships and quality services, Mushkegowuk Health is committed to improving the overall health and wellness of Mushkegowuk citizens.
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Our organizational values:
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Our inherent rights stem from our connection to our lands, health and wellness stems from the land through Mino-pimatisiwin (the good life)
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Cultural identity stems from the practice of our culture, traditions, language and Mushkegowuk ways of knowing
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Creating safe spaces and building trust to be responsive to the diverse needs of Mushkegowuk communities and to all people living in the Mushkegowuk territory
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We value our relationships and partnerships that help to improve the overall quality of life for our people, our communities and nation
 
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VISION
To improve access to health and wellness for Mushkegowuk People through person centered care, exercising our Inherent and Treaty Rights.
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MISSION
To identify and address persistent gaps in health in the Mushkegowuk territory. To provide and deliver coordinated culturally appropriate wellness services by fostering respectful, meaningful, and collaborative partnerships, to improve individual and community health outcomes.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
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Person-centered care
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Compassionate continuum of care
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Based in Mushkegowuk culture and values
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Kindness
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Sharing
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Strength of community
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Land is medicine
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Improved access to quality care
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Accountable and transparent
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Accessible and equitable
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Sustainable
