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Chee Mamuk Aboriginal Program

Vision:

A life characterized by healthy sexuality and free of STIs, Hepatitis, and HIV/AIDS for indigenous peoples.

Mandate/Mission:

Chee Mamuk is a provincial Aboriginal program that provides innovative and culturally appropriate sexually transmitted infection (STI), Hepatitis and HIV training, educational resources, and wise practice models. Chee Mamuk’s services are grounded in community, tradition and science in order to promote healthy sexuality and build capacity in Aboriginal communities to prevent the spread of HIV, Hepatitis, and STIs.

Chee Mamuk New Work

At Chee Mamuk we value:

Creativity
Building on strengths
Building on tradition and culture
Integrity
Collaboration

Chee Mamuk offers:

Workshops
Training for front line staff
Youth sexual health projects
Cultural wise practice models
Community development
Culturally appropriate resources
Consultation
Referrals
Workshop/Education Materials

Workshops and Training Sessions:

Chee Mamuk provides workshops for children, youth, adults, Elders and training for frontline staff and provides education materials to suit different ages. Chee Mamuk’s workshops and trainings are interactive, fun, flexible and focused on the needs of Aboriginal people. Workshops and trainings are created to meet individual community needs.

Training Sessions:

Mobilizing on HIV and STIs in Aboriginal Communities
Around the Kitchen Table: Reclaiming Tradition and Building Awareness for Aboriginal Women
Chief and Council: Leading Change in Your Community

Workshop Topics:

Myths and Truths about HIV and STIs
Healthy Sexuality
Keeping People Safer Who Use Drugs and Alcohol
Creator Made Us All: Heterosexism
Creating Change in a Community
Talking to Youth About Sexuality
Healthy Self-Esteem

More information on HIV and STIs

Contact Chee Mamuk

Chee Mamuk Aboriginal Program
STI/HIV Prevention & Control
Phone: 604-707-5605
Fax: 604-707-5604

“We have many strengths as Aboriginal people. We can use these strengths to raise awareness and prevent HIV/AIDS and STIs.”