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1. Rotarians
for Wabano
Presentation to Orleans Club
October 2, 2013

2. Presentation today
About the Wabano Centre for
Aboriginal Health and its expansion
What is the Rotarians for Wabano
Campaign?
Discussion

3. Aboriginal people helping each other
Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health is one of 10
Aboriginal health centres in Ontario.
• Vanier centre only such centre in Ottawa area
In the 14 years since it was created, it has become
an internationally recognized health care facility
• 10,000 aboriginal and non-aboriginals used its services last year
• Provides health care, outreach, vocational training and cultural
promotion

4. Expanded Wabano Centre just
opened in May 2013
With demand far exceeding what the Centre could
deliver, their Board sought to expand capacity and
programs with a building expansion that will reflect
their culture, exemplify beauty, and build community.

5. The expanded centre offers enhanced mental health
services to support youth in crisis, and social enterprise
initiatives to build capacity in the community.
Wabano is a hub for culturally-based education for health
professionals and the broader community to work with
Aboriginal people.
It is also home to a maternal wellness centre for new and
expectant mothers, ensuring families and their young ones
have the supports they need to get off to a good start.

6. “It takes foresight to know
that space isn’t just bricks
and mortar — it is beauty.
It revolves around optimism.
It is a trust in the power of
space to humanize us, to
protect and enrich us.”
Allison Fisher, Executive Director, Wabano

7. Wabano's growth benefits all of us
A progressive and successful model of how Aboriginals
can work together to create a better future for Aboriginal
people who live off reserve.
Wabano self-funds (i.e. does not receive government funding)
for many of their programs, such as vocational counseling
and outreach to the homeless.
The outcomes of this impressive model goes beyond the
Aboriginal community to strengthen the Canadian fabric.

8. Wabano changes
lives everyday
Walk-in clinics
Family doctors and nurse
practitioners
Pre and post-natal care
Traditional medicines
Diabetes care, dietician and
fitness programs

9. Wabano changes lives everyday
On-the-street care: youth
outreach workers,
addictions workers,
outreach nurse.
Drop-in lunch program.
After school programs.
Housing support for those
at risk.
Vocational training.

10. Joshua's Story
Joshua, a Haida man, met a Wabano outreach worker
on a snowy street.
He had recently been released from prison, where he
completed drug rehab.
He had no home, income, or people he could rely upon.
That day the worker gave him bus tickets and offered to
meet the following day.
With ongoing support from Wabano workers, volunteers
and programs, Joshua now works full-time, is substance
free, and has an apartment.

11. When David entered Wabano’s circle, he was abusing alcohol.
He and his wife placed their children with Children’s Aid.
Wabano connected Dave with programs, introduced him
to an Elder, and directed him to a men’s lodge at the
Bronson Centre.
Dave cleaned up and got his life together. He started
volunteering at the centre and later joined the team as a
custodian. Thanks to his progress, Children’s Aid allowed
Dave’s kids to go back home.
“I used to wish that I could do it over. Wabano gave me that
option. Life is not perfect. But a day can be perfect. And today
is perfect because I have my family.”
David’s Story

12. Wabano helped me
clean up, now I help
clean up Wabano.
David Higo

13. Monica Ethier had been asked to dance in the centre’s opening
celebrations in 1998. “My mother had sewn my dress, and gave
me a pep talk before I went on. She told me, ‘There is nothing like
this centre anywhere. I want you to understand the significance of
what you’re about to take part in.’”
And so Monica’s journey with Wabano began as she danced for
her community 15 years ago. From there, Monica became a client
of Wabano. She took part in Wabano’s youth programs as a
teenager and did a co-op placement the summer before grade 12.
When she graduated high school, she was hired as the FASD and
perinatal program assistant.
Monica's story

14. Now 25, Monica has stepped into a new
role as sewing program coordinator.
Through sewing workshops, women gain
skills to seek employment or start a
business, while also creating projects that
support Wabano.
“The more time I spend at Wabano, the
more my mom’s words resonate with me,
and the more I see the importance of
Wabano,” says Monica. “Sewing helped
me along my path, and it’s something I can
give back to my community.”

15. Vocational Training
Culturally-based education on home
and industrial sewing and crafts.
Applying traditional Aboriginal
design elements to modern-day
sewing techniques.
Employment in apparel
manufacturing industry.

16. 1000s of Stories
The Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health impacts over
10,000 lives every year.
Some are truly life-altering, others are much less
dramatic; but all benefit from the sense of community and
caring that Wabano offers to an important, and often
neglected, part of our society.

17. Startling Statistics
Canada ranks 4th out of 177 countries on UN development
index, but drops to 68th when First Nations statistics are added.
70% of Aboriginal people in Canada live off reserve.
They make up 30% of the homeless population in Ottawa.
Just over 1/2 of aboriginal children live in poverty.
3/4 drop out of school before Grade 12.
Ottawa is home to over 35,000 Aboriginal citizens.

18. Funding Information
Total Project Cost: $16.2 million
Government partners supporting
Wabano’s growth have provided
approx $9 million
Community campaign
is over $2.6 million and rising

19. Service above self
Rotarians for Wabano campaign
Like Wabano, Rotary is committed to bettering the lives
of the most vulnerable members of our community.
Our campaign goal is to raise $1.5 million to support the
capital and vocational program costs.
Our dollar-a-day program looks to generate 1500 donations
at $1000 each. This commitment can be fulfilled over
3 years.
Our campaign of $1.5 million will be the largest
non-governmental contribution.

20. Service above self
Rotarians for Wabano campaign
Our fundraising is
focused on Wabano’s
vocational programs,
rooms and equipment
designed to assist
Aboriginal people.

21. “This Campaign is a good
example of how Rotarians
can make a difference when
we reach across Club lines
and work together.”
Réné Melchers,
Former District Governor

22. Campaign is underway
Officially kicked off in March, 2013, we’re currently reaching
out to Rotarians across the District.
This is a large campaign that is easily attainable with many
little steps. A grassroots appeal for only $1/day over 3 years
from 1000 people.
Help us spread the word, invite us to your club, take a tour
of the new facility, organize a fundraising project…

23. For discussion
How can Rotarians in the District support
this campaign?
How can the organizing committee generate
interest and awareness in our goal?

24. Thank you for your
support!
Stop by and say hi at the District
meeting this weekend!
Check out the web site for more
information and upcoming events at
http://wabano.rotaryottawasouth.ca
Contact us at:
rotariansforwabano@rotaryottawasouth.ca