Success Stories

Health and Well Being

AANDC is responsible for safe water supplies on reserves and funding a range of province-like social programs to First Nations communities, including education, early childhood development, housing, family violence prevention, help for persons with disabilities and income assistance.

The following stories showcase how AANDC successfully works with other partners to help Aboriginal and Northern individuals, families and communities improve their health and social well-being.

See other Aboriginal success stories from across Canada.

	Saskatchewan Active Measures Success stories about how Active Measures in Saskatchewan is making a difference for First Nations. Active Measures are strategies designed to help individuals move away from Income Assistance dependency.
	Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health At the Wabano Centre in Ottawa, caring and professional staff are helping to build community among Ottawa's urban Aboriginal population through traditional healing methods and holistic health care.
	Blood Tribe Family and Child Services Since 1996, the Blood Tribe of southern Alberta have worked tirelessly in achieving their goal to help children become positive members of the community through holistic programming.
	Skookum Jim Friendship Centre The Friendship Centre is committed to providing quality program service delivery to urban aboriginal youth with parental and community support.
	Kwalin Dunn First Nation With the support of the First Nations' National Child Benefit Reinvestment (NCBR) initiative, Kwalin Dunn First Nation took action to help families improve the lives of their children.
	Chipewyan Prairie First Nation The Chipewyan Prairie First Nation recognized a need in the community regarding the nutritional requirements and basic care of the children in the community, which is why the Milk and Diaper Voucher project was established.
	Little Red River Cree Nation Through culturally sensitive programming, the Family Enhancement Project is an initiative to provide at-risk families and youth with consistent support, guidance and opportunities to make healthier lifestyle choices.