ABORIGINAL COUNCIL OF WINNIPEG

The Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg is a community based, membership driven, Indigenous organization which serves as a political and advocacy voice that represents the interest of the Urban Indigenous community of Winnipeg.
ABOUT US

ABOUT US

The Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg (ACW) is an advocacy and leadership entity, operating as a not for profit in the City of Winnipeg since the early 80’s. Located in Neeginan Centre, the ACW has been instrumental in creating a cohesive and effective network of Indigenous support services that provide a broad array of services for urban Indigenous peoples. Multilateral partnership development and working across many public sectors; provides opportunity for ACW to advocate on behalf of Indigenous citizens and organizations in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

VISION

VISION

The ACW's vision is to support a self-sufficient, healthy, vibrant urban Indigenous community, where families and children are ensured a good quality of life, through equal opportunity and choice so that Winnipeg’s Indigenous people are a part of all things - a distinct presence throughout Winnipeg.

MISSION

MISSION

To be a strong political voice working towards a unified and cohesive urban Indigenous community of Winnipeg. To empower Winnipeg's Aboriginal community: to realize our individual and collective potential.

ABORIGINAL COUNCIL OF WINNIPEG

Our Values

Our values are bases on the seven sacred teachings....
Love - Eagle

Love - Eagle

Closest to the Creator; carries the power of the Great Spirit love; the most powerful medicine

Respect - Bison

Respect - Bison

No animal was more important to the existence of the people. Giving its life, it shares every part of its being.

Courage - Bear

Courage - Bear

We must use courage to use our mental and moral strength; to overcome fears that prevent us from utilizing our true spirit.

Honesty - Sabe

Honesty - Sabe

Accept yourself for who you are and never try to be someone else/ Keep promises that you make to yourself and others.

Wisdom - Beaver

Wisdom - Beaver

Reminds us to use our talents or they will become useless.

Humility - Wolf

Humility - Wolf

Represents stability of the family unit and respect for the community. Shows importance of a team.

Truth - Turtle

Truth - Turtle

Protector every part of the female power, the earth and the water. Hears many things but says nothing. We need to listen in order to learn.

Our Values