Health

Mno-zhi-yaawgamig, the Pic River First Nation Health Centre, is a federally funded, community based program that focuses mainly on health promotion and prevention strategies. The mandate includes the operation, management and implementation of health programming within the community.

MISSION

Biigtigong Nishnaabeg will operate from an Anishnaabe world view to promote a prosperous community that is healthy and safe. Programs and services will be grounded in language, culture and connection to the land, honouring our link to the ancestors and future generations.

VISION

Mno-Zhi-Yaawgamig provides holistic health care in a welcoming environment that is culturally safe for everyone on their pathway to healing and wellness.

VALUES

Respect: Meeting people where they are at in their journey to wellness. Respecting cultural safety and community values.

Accountability: We are accountable to community, funders and to our team.

Gratitude and appreciation: We a grateful and appreciate each team member for what they can accomplish in the community and for how they create a safe environment for all.

Creativity: We think outside the box to find solutions while helping individuals and families to find their spirit.

Compassion: We have compassion through our work, with the community and each other.

Integrity: Doing what we say we will do. Living up to the values of Biigtigong Mno-zhi-yaawgamig

Ethics and Safety: We follow a code of ethics. Cultural and client safety is integrated in all we do.

Trust: We trust that we all have knowledge, expertise and ability to work towards common goals to help and support the community

We are all connected: Our teams, other departments and community.