Visions is . . . .

. . . . a Centre of Innovation committed to developing and communicating a deeper understanding of Aboriginal population health. Aboriginal identity, traditions, culture and relationship patterns are integrated in the delivery of the Visions mandate. Visions focuses upon:

• the priorities of Aboriginal people for improvement of Aboriginal population health with a health promotion focus;
• how Aboriginal people and their organizations can address these priorities through innovation in health promotion; and
• how the health system and the private sector can expand and support the development of Aboriginal population health.

Visions will build and maintain effective partnerships with Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal Communities through . . . .

• health promotion - technical and organizational support for national, regional and local health promotion initiatives directed toward Aboriginal People.
• health innovations research and evaluation - applied research related to Aboriginal population health and related "best practices".
• information sharing and networking - using technology and conventional means to facilitate effective communication, skills development and knowledge transfer among community-based service providers.

Funding for the Visions web site project was provided by the First Nations & Inuit Health Programs Directorate M.S.B. Health Canada.