• To improve awareness about Family Violence for Aboriginal communities both on and off reserves through culturally sensitive education, training and health promotion programs.
• To provide counseling and support services.
• To increase access to resources and community programs designed for persons affected by family violence.
• To train participants to become facilitators to develop and promote awareness about Family Violence issues.
• To conduct community-based research on health, social service and justice issues which impact on aboriginal persons dealing with Family Violence issues.
• To encourage participants to regain traditional family values through the use of the four sacred directions.
• To respect the traditional practices of participants.

We Believe

• The most effective way to confront violence and abusive behaviour is through culturally sensitive group work.
• First Nations Women and children are being held hostage under the current values and beliefs of this dominant society.
• We need to address all issues damaging to First Nations people in this dominant society. Issues such as feelings, stress, social/cultural family of origin and the unknown.