Ngo Dwe
Waanzizjik
We Are All One
Urban Indigenous Sacred Circle
FOR OUR PEOPLE | BY OUR PEOPLE
sustainable decisions
TODAY FOR TOMORROW
Helping our community grow for the betterment of the seven generations to come
Community Building
With a collective voice, we are committed to working with the municipality, service providers and allied organizations for the betterment of the people. We are all committed to creating a space free of judgement and safe spaces for individuals and families to flourish in community.
One Voice
Ngo Dwe Waanzizjik “We are all one” is committed to having one voice for those that do not have a voice
Priority Area’s
Ngo Dwe Waanzizjik – The Urban Indigenous Sacred Circle (UISC) is a unified collective motivated to address all aspects of one’s well-being in the following priority areas by combining many indigenous led organizations to respond to our community needs. Our priority areas embody the Four Directions, as well as Father Sky, Mother Earth, and Spirit Tree; all of which symbolize dimensions of health and the cycles of life.
We are stronger together; we are all one.
EAST
Birth / Spiritual
Beginning of life, birth and early childhood. It is a time of innocence and purity. The east is where people come from. The east represents new life being brought into the world.
SOUTH
Youth / Emotional
Youth and adolescence, a time of growth and the beginning of knowledge. It is a time of learning and represents the mental development of self.
WEST
Adult / Intellectual
The time of adulthood and parenthood, when responsibilities and nurturing are one’s main occupations. The west represents the emotional self and meeting the fulfillment of life as we find our meaning and place.
NORTH
Elder / Physical
Elders, grandparents and death. This is the place of wisdom and of imparting the knowledge gained from a lifetime of living in the physical world to the younger generations. It is a time of reflection, rest and increased understanding of the aspects of the spiritual world.
Our Goal
Our goal is to provide a more unified approach to address the betterment of the Indigenous Determinants of health. Indigenous peoples in Canada continue to suffer greater inequities on a number of factors that impact their lives. As a result, they bear a greater burden of ill health compared to other Canadians. For example:
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Our Vision
The vision of the Ngo Dwe Waanzizjik – UISC is to support a community where individuals are free of racism and discrimination by advocating to create an environment that provides safe and equitable access to various services, guidance on municipal affairs that benefit the people and advocate for health and provide access to various services.
The Core Circle
The UISC is comprised of the following Indigenous Led organizations:
Niijaansinaanik Child and Family Services
Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services
Nogdawindamin Family and Community Services
Shkagamik-Kwe Health Centre
Gezhtoojig Employment & Training
Native People of Sudbury Development Corporation
About Ngo Dwe Waanzizjik
Ngo Dwe Waanzizjik, meaning “We are all one,” stands at the heart of the Urban Indigenous Sacred Circle (UISC), a coalition of Indigenous-led organizations united in their commitment to nurture the well-being of the urban Indigenous community. Our foundation is built upon the sacred teachings of the Four Directions, Father Sky, Mother Earth, and the Spirit Tree, guiding us in our mission to address the holistic health needs of our people. Through advocacy, community building, and the promotion of safe, equitable access to services, we strive to create a world where every individual is free from racism and discrimination.
The UISC is dedicated to addressing the Indigenous Determinants of Health, advocating for systemic change, and empowering our community through self-determination and collective action. In unity, we voice the concerns of those unheard, fostering a space where all can flourish, supported by the strength and wisdom of our shared heritage and values.
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