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Join us and Friends of Corktown Common for Songs & Storytelling with Grandmother Kim Wheatley
On July 10th, we will be co-hosting Songs & Storytelling with Friends of Corktown Common in Corktown Common Park. We...
Wisdom Weavers January 28, 2022
Wisdom Weavers: Storytelling & Traditional Teachings Join Anishnawbe Health Toronto for a series of storytelling presentations on enduring...
Indigenous Hub Ground Breaking
Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day and the New Indigenous Hub Ground Breaking National Indigenous Peoples Day was a busy...
June 1 Virtual Event
Connecting Land-Based Healing & Traditional Medicines at the New Home of Anishnawbe Health Toronto We kicked off National Indigenous...
Cherie’s Story
Cherie Brant vividly remembers participating in Anishnawbe Health Toronto’s (AHT) youth programs growing up. “The youth program was a real...
Reception and Auction in Support of Anishnawbe Health Foundation
Thank you to everyone that joined us on June 7th, 2017 at St. James Cathedral Centre for...
Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre’s Reconciliation Walk
On Sunday, August 27, members and supporters of Sanatan Mandir Cultural Centre (SMCC) donated the majority portion of the...
Empty Bowls 2017 – 25th Anniversary
On Thursday, October 12 at 5pm, the Gardiner Museum held the 25th anniversary of Empty Bowls. Nearly 300 guests...
2nd Annual Reception and Auction
On June 6, over 125 community and business leaders came together for our second annual reception and auction event...
LIONS GALA FOR SIGHT
Toronto Netralya Lions Club “LIONS GALA FOR SIGHT” 2018 FOR INDIGENOUS EYE HEALTH On May 5, 2018,...
Dr. Shah
A Physician’s Commitment to Indigenous Health: Drs. Chandrakant P. Shah and Sudha Shah extend his nearly 50 years of Commitment...
AHF in the news
Community Healing: Traditional Healing Programs Central to Family Health and Wellness Programs for Toronto’s Indigenous Community view.imirus.com An Aboriginal Hub:...
John Laforme
John came to Anishnawbe Health Toronto for help with his Diabetes and today he is helping others as a member...
The Gardiner Museum’s Empty Bowls
October 11, 2018 – 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm More than 400 bowls are donated by potters, potter’s guilds,...
An Evening with Senator Murray Sinclair
Verity Club’s CIRCLE ON TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION PRESENTS An Evening with Senator Murray Sinclair in support of Anishnawbe Health Foundation...
The Gardiner Museum’s Empty Bowls
Empty Bowls 2019 On October 24, 2019, 285+ people dined for a good cause at the Gardiner Museum....
Orange Shirt Day 2019
East York Community Marks Orange Shirt Day by Supporting Anishnawbe Health for the Second Year East York community...
Indigenous and Muslim Traditional Healing Practices in a Modern Context
November 14, 2019 – 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm The Indigenous and Muslim communities each believe in and...
Darlene Varaleau
Donor Spotlight Giving from the Heart Darlene Varaleau is one of the most enthusiastic and dedicated champions of Anishnawbe...
Jennifer’s Story
Discovering Ceremony & Tradition Leads to Healthy Path for Mother of Six Growing up in Toronto’s Cabbagetown neighbourhood, Jennifer Downie...
Carolyn’s Story
A Journey to Loving Herself Again “After years of abuse and addiction, I’m in love with myself again thanks...
The Krawczyk Family Foundation
Contributes Lead Donation to the Campaign for a New Anishnawbe Health Donor Spotlight Two things surprised Alexandra and Brad...
Father’s Day Q&A
Grandfather Teachings at the Heart of Being a Father for Staff member Raiden Levesque As we celebrate Father’s Day...
Todd Ross
Sweetgrass Monthly Giving Donor Profile: Todd Ross gives back in recognition of warm welcome provided to him as a Two-Spirit...
Kira’s Story
Using Their Experience to Help Others For Kira Vallen, being a Two-Spirit/Trans* Traditional Helper at Anishnawbe Health Toronto, is...
Scotiabank Charity Challenge
Calling all Runners, Walkers and Supporters of Anishnawbe Health! Anishnawbe Health Foundation has been selected as an official charity...
Vohra Miller Family
Vohra Miller Family donates $25,000 to support Indigenous Health and Accessible Healthcare When Sabina Vohra Miller co-founded the Vohra...
Dianna Contin
A Daughter’s Tribute to Her Late Father Dianna Contin, Bear Clan from Henvey Inlet First Nation, reflects on memories...
Anishnawbe Health Expands its COVID-19 Response in 2021: New Mobile Unit Added and First Vaccines Delivered
In early 2020, the world was hit with a crisis like no other. When COVID-19 arrived in Canada, Anishnawbe Health...
The Shah Family
Giving as a Family – Supporting Projects in the Areas of Health, Education, Sanitation and Clean Water are Priorities for...
Selena Mills
Teaching family the importance of community accountability, responsibility, respect and reciprocity through philanthropy Selena Mills has a deep connection...
Anishnawbe Health Toronto’s New Home Moves Forward to the Construction Phase
In late December, Anishnawbe Health Toronto received the long-awaited news that its new home can move forward with construction! The...
June 1 Virtual Event
Connecting Land-Based Healing & Traditional Medicines at the New Home of Anishnawbe Health Toronto We kicked off National Indigenous...
Jennifer Bahinski
Discovering Anishnaabe roots leads to healing and sense of belonging At the age of 41, Jennifer Bahinkski made a...
Victoria Grant
Victoria Grant continues her support of Anishnawbe Health as a Circle of Landscape Cultivator We recently caught up with...
Mother’s Day Q&A
For Anishnawbe Health Toronto Staff member Kelly Lavallee, Mother’s Day is a time to acknowledge the strong Indigenous women in...
Kelly Rodgers
Giving back through volunteering her expertise Kelly Rodgers first became involved with First Nations communities when she received a...
Toronto Cycling Community Fundraiser
Toronto Cycling Community Honours Residential School Victims and Survivors On the early morning of June 20, a group...
The Barry and Laurie Green Family Charitable Trust supports the Family, Youth and Child Unit at the new home of Anishnawbe Health Toronto
Barry Green and his family make leadership pledge of $500,000 to Capital Project Donor Spotlight Family has always been...
Reza Piroznia
Local Small Business Owner Gives Back on National Indigenous Peoples Day Reza Piroznia, proprietor of Jewellery Jamboree Gems...
The Shawana/Trudeau Family
Anishnawbe Health Toronto Holds Special Place in Family’s Hearts Anishnawbe Health Toronto (AHT) will always be a special place...
Indigenous Hub Ground Breaking
Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day and the New Indigenous Hub Ground Breaking National Indigenous Peoples Day was a busy...
Lisa Del Col
Donor Profile Reconnecting to Ancestry through Family and Charity Lisa Del Col was born in Saskatchewan and raised in...
Anishnawbe Health Foundation Celebrates Campaign Success on National Philanthropy Day
On November 15, as part of National Philanthropy Day celebrations, Anishnawbe Health Foundation (AHF) announced some very exciting news! We...
Community Events Raise Funds for the Foundation Throughout the Fall
Every year, Anishnawbe Health Foundation is the grateful recipient of a number of third-party fundraising events held by amazing individuals...
Bastedo Avenue Residents
Donor Profile East-End Street and Canadian Tire Come Together to Support Indigenous Health Bastedo Avenue is a short two-block...
Wisdom Weavers January 28, 2022
Wisdom Weavers: Storytelling & Traditional Teachings Join Anishnawbe Health Toronto for a series of storytelling presentations on enduring...
Melanie’s Story
Showing Others Life Does Get Better by Breaking the Cycle of Addiction Melanie Ashkewe proclaims, “I’m an open book.”...
Anishnawbe Health Foundation Champion and Supporter Victoria Grant Named Officer of the Order of Canada
Victoria Grant, Loon Clan, member of the Temagami First Nation, was recently named Officer of the Order of Canada, one...
Join Us For The Wisdom Weavers Storytelling & Traditional Teachings Series
As part of COVID-19 Recovery efforts, Anishnawbe Health Toronto has launched Wisdom Weavers: Storytelling & Traditional Teachings, a 12-month series...
George Brown College Students Support Anishnawbe Health with Evening of Art and Conversation
This past March a group of six George Brown Sport and Event Marketing postgraduate students came together to host a...
TDSB Students Rollout Indigenous-Inspired Food Truck Fundraiser
A big thank you to the Thistletown Collegiate Institute Chefs and their instructor, Chef Keith, for hosting a pop-up food...
Join us and Friends of Corktown Common for Songs & Storytelling with Grandmother Kim Wheatley
On July 10th, we will be co-hosting Songs & Storytelling with Friends of Corktown Common in Corktown Common Park. We...
All we have is each other. Fundraising as a means to Pay it Forward.
My TOP 11 TIPS for fundraising. By Nancy Dutra Is helping others selfish? I suppose it can be. After all,...
New Construction Hoarding at Anishnawbe Health construction site features art work by artist Luke Swinson
It’s now been over one year since the ground breaking at the future home of Anishnawbe Health, and the project...
Join Sundance Chief and Spiritual Leader Unkan Wandbi Wakita (Grandfather) for the next Wisdom Weavers Episode
On July 29th, our Wisdom Weavers Storytelling & Traditional Teachings will continue with Unkan Wandbi Wakita (Grandfather), of the Dakota...
Norman’s Story
From Healing Circle to Healing Journey Norman grew up in Toronto, the oldest in a family of five children....
Shiv Bansal
Shiv Bansal Real Estate Team Marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation by Issuing a $25,000 Matching Donation Challenge...
Volunteering with the Board of Directors at AHT Strengthens the Spirit and Connects Dr. Annelind Wakegijig to her late Father
Growing up at Wikwemikong First Nation on Manitoulin Island in the late 80s/early 90s, Dr. Annelind Wakegijig had never thought...
For Neil Betteridge, Donating to Anishnawbe Health is an Investment in Community
When Neil Betteridge semi-retired from working in the tech industry last year, he knew that he wanted to use his...
Reflecting on 2022 at Anishnawbe Health Foundation
Thank you to all of the donors, partners and volunteers who supported the work of Anishnawbe Health in 2022. ...
For Ceremony. For Life: New Position at Anishnawbe Health is helping preserve Traditional Healing Practices for the Future
Elder and Traditional Healer Cynthia (Cindy) White was born into the Mohawk community of Akwesasne and is Onondaga Snipe Clan....
Rachael’s Story
For Rachael Leduc, Anishnawbe Health Toronto can be described as a great, old tree deeply rooted in Mother Earth. ...
Reflecting on 2022 at Anishnawbe Health Foundation
Thank you to all of the donors, partners and volunteers who supported the work of Anishnawbe Health in 2022. ...
Anishnawbe Health Foundation announces the coming departure of Julie Cookson as Executive Director
Earlier this year, Anishnawbe Health Foundation’s Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of Executive Director Julie Cookson and is...
OPTrust Employees hold year-long fundraiser and raise over $10,000 in support of Anishnawbe Health
In 2022, Anishnawbe Health was selected as the charity of choice by OPTrust Cares, an employee-led charitable giving program started...
TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon – Walk, Run or Donate for Anishnawbe Health
Join Anishnawbe Health Foundation as we participate in the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon this October 15. We have been chosen...
Delivering Women’s Health Equity
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Anishnawbe Health Toronto had to quickly pivot its primary healthcare services...
National Indigenous History Month and More!
In June, we have many things to celebrate; National Indigenous History Month, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Father’s Day, Pride Month,...
Anishnawbe Health Foundation Appoints New Executive Director, Audrey Rochette
“On behalf of the Board of Directors, I am pleased to announce Audrey Rochette as the new Executive Director of...
Empty Bowls: Uniting ceramics, cuisine, and compassion
On Thursday October 12th the Gardiner Museum hosted a vibrant Empty Bowls fundraiser for the Anishnawbe Health Foundation. Over 200...
Shiv’s Donation story: The power of a conversation
Shiv Bansal is a successful real estate broker and owner of the Shiv Bansal Real Estate team. He is also...
Old’s Cool: Heart of the community
Zahra Dhanani and Mariko Nguyen opened Old’s Cool General Store based on two guiding principles: Relationships and spending time...
Giving Tuesday: Why Give?
GivingTuesday is coming up fast! On November 28th, we invite you to make a donation to the Anishnawbe Health...
Out in Community: CanadaHelps Press Conference
Our AHF team members Audrey Rochette, Executive Director and Brooke Harrison, Senior Marketing, Communications and Donor Relations Manager attended a...
Treaty Recognition Week 2023
In 2016, Ontario passed the first legislation of its kind in Canada declaring the first full week of November as...
Construction Update
Have you checked out the live feed of our new health center? It may be getting colder outside, but construction...
Giving Tuesday Social Media Posts
We welcome you to share your donation story with your community this GivingTuesday. Please see below for drafted messaging or...
Celebrate the season of giving this year
Looking for that perfect gift for your loved one who has it all? Why not gift them the...
Meet Joseph Sagaj
Meet the artist behind many of the creative spaces within the new Anishnawbe Health Toronto Centre. Joseph Sagaj is...
Construction Update
Some say a picture is worth a thousand words, and we agree. In leu of an update, we wanted to...
In the Community: Holiday Hampers
Our annual Holiday Hamper initiative has once again brought smiles to 130 Indigenous families in our community. Because of donations...
Honour Winter Solstice Today
Winter solstice offers us a radiant day of reflection, to bring ourselves into the present, feel life humming through our...
ReconciliACTION: Markel Canada is Making a Difference
On a yearly basis Markel Canada, a division of the London-based casualty insurer Markel International, sends out a survey...
ReconciliACTION: Markel Canada is Making a Difference
ReconciliACTION: Markel Canada is Making a Difference On a yearly basis Markel Canada, a division of the London-based casualty insurer...
Spotlight: Our Corporate Champions: GreenShield
GreenShield, a non-profit health and benefits company, is actively committed to the journey towards Truth and Reconciliation, prioritizing learning from...
Community Events In June
Upcoming Important Dates: June is an important month for Indigenous Peoples in Canada, with several significant days dedicated to recognizing...
Health Center Updates
Please note that the grand opening celebration of the new Anishnawbe Health Center on Cherry Street has been moved to...
Ed’s Real Scoops National Indigenous Peoples Day Fundraiser
In the heart of Toronto’s vibrant community lies a beloved institution that not only serves up delicious treats but also...
Exciting News from AHF and AHT: The Grand Opening of Our New Health Center at 425 Cherry Street, Toronto
We’re thrilled to share that a major milestone has arrived in our journey: the completion of our new health center!...
Exciting News: AHF has Moved to a New Office!
We’re excited to share that our foundation has a new address! You can now find us at 507 King...
Corporate Team Building Opportunity With AHF
Corporate Team Building – Engage Your Company in the Marathon Challenge Looking for a way to boost team morale...
Observing Truth and Reconciliation Day
Truth and Reconciliation Day provides an opportunity for all Canadians to engage in meaningful reflection and action. Here are few...
Create Your Own Third-Party Event – A Personal Touch to Truth and Reconciliation Day
As we approach Truth and Reconciliation Day, we invite you to take an active role in supporting the Anishnawbe Health...
Building Bridges Through Knowledge: A Corporate Reading Group Initiative
To support Truth and Reconciliation Day, we invite your organization to foster a culture of learning and dialogue by forming...
How Your Employer Can Support Truth and Reconciliation
How Your Employer Can Support Truth and Reconciliation 1. Have Your Employer Purchase Orange Shirts for Employees: Encourage your employer...
Sweat and Tonic Corporate Donation
A huge shoutout to Sweat and Tonic, Toronto’s premier fitness and wellness hub, for raising an incredible $5,500 for Anishnawbe...
Board Member Opportunity
Volunteer Posting Anishnawbe Health Foundation Board of Directors Members Anishnawbe Health Foundation (AHF) is an Indigenous registered charity...
Learning Resources
As we welcome November and transition into the cooler months, it’s a wonderful time to honour Indigenous practices that celebrate...
Learning Resources: Delicious Winter Solstice Recipes
The Winter Solstice is a time to honor the earth, slow down, and spend meaningful moments with loved ones. Sharing...
Introducing Amelia Pruchnicki
What inspired you to join AHF? Joining the Anishnawbe Health Foundation (AHF) is deeply personal to me. Like many urban...
