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
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
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
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.
Our Values
Our values are bases on the seven sacred teachings....
Love - Eagle
Closest to the Creator; carries the power of the Great Spirit love; the most powerful medicine.
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
We must use courage to use our mental and moral strength; to overcome fears that prevent us from utilizing our true spirit.
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
Reminds us to use our talents or they will become useless.
Humility - Wolf
Represents stability of the family unit and respect for the community. Shows importance of a team.
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.