OUR STRATEGIC PLAN
In 2020, the OAC undertook a strategic planning process, conducted in consultation with the Ottawa Indigenous community and our key partners. This process also took into account the initiatives being developed by provincial and national Indigenous coalitions concerning urban Indigenous governance.
Our Approach to Strategic Planning
Interconnection
Many of the issues that need to be addressed in the Indigenous community are interconnected. Health concerns are directly related to the quality of housing. Mental health issues are related to intergenerational trauma, colonization and the legacy of residential schools. The OAC responds to the priority areas for the community while recognizing that all of the issues are interconnected.
Life Cycle Wheel
Using the Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Life Cycle Wheel, the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition recognizes that each stage of life requires specific supports to respond to their unique needs
Strategic Directions
Governance & Administration: Strengthen the governance and administration capacity of the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition.
Capacity Building: Build capacity in the Indigenous community to respond to the needs identified in the Community.
Partnership Development: Expand the network of partners collaborating with the Indigenous community to address the needs identified within the community.
Community Engagement: Increase the profile and contribution of the Ottawa Indigenous community to the wider Ottawa community.
Our Goals
GOAL 1
Strengthen the Governance and Administration Capacity of the OAC
What We’re Striving For...
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Establish Leadership in Urban Indigenous Governance
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Strengthen Accountability through Community Engagement
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Enhance Leadership and Management Skills
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Build Capacity for Collective Impact
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Ensure Long-Term Sustainability
GOAL 2
Address Indigenous Community Needs in Ottawa
What We’re Striving For...
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Address Housing and Homelessness Needs for Indigenous People in Ottawa
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Meet the Health Needs of Indigenous People in Ottawa
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Address Mental Health Needs for Indigenous People in Ottawa
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Support Education for Indigenous Children and Youth in Ottawa
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Respond to Emerging Needs and New Initiatives within the Indigenous Community
GOAL 3
Enhance Indigenous Partnerships and Advocacy in Ottawa
What We’re Striving For...
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Strengthen Collaboration with the City of Ottawa through the Aboriginal Working Committee
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Enhance Educational Outcomes for Indigenous Students
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Amplify Indigenous Voices within the United Way
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Sustain the Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition's Initiatives under Ontario’s Urban Aboriginal Action Plan
GOAL 4
Promote the Visibility and Engagement of the Ottawa Aboriginal Community
What We’re Striving For...
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Elevate the Profile and Share the Contributions of the Ottawa Aboriginal Community
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Increase Understanding and Respect for the Role of Elders in the Community
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Foster Greater Engagement of Indigenous Youth in the Community
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Highlight the Role of the Indigenous Business Community in Addressing Community Needs
