About Us
The Winnipeg Indigenous Executive Circle is a collaborative to advance the well-being of Indigenous peoples in Winnipeg.
About WIEC
The Winnipeg Indigenous Executive Circle is comprised of leadership that is interested in advancing the well-being of Indigenous people in Winnipeg. The Winnipeg Indigenous executive circle will engage in dialogue aimed at enhancing policies, service delivery, and systems through a unified voice. This will lead to the reclamation of Indigenous ways of life and guiding reconciliation, resulting in a society that is more responsive to the needs and perspectives of Indigenous peoples in Winnipeg.
Our Vision
The Winnipeg Indigenous Executive Circle is a collaborative to advance the well-being of Indigenous peoples in Winnipeg.
Our Goal
Through strong sectoral representation and broad-based membership, the Winnipeg Indigenous Executive Circle will effectively lead on strategic priorities of Indigenous-led service organizations in Winnipeg and foster reconciliation throughout the community.
THE HISTORY OF OUR ORGANIZATION
Since the inception of The Winnipeg Indigenous Executive Circle it has evolved and grown into an organization that has established itself as a collaboration of leaders that are working together to change the landscape for Indigenous people in Winnipeg. Presently, there are 32 organizations that form the membership and contribute to the plans and fabric of this community.
Priorities
The Winnipeg Indigenous Executive Circle established four priorities of focus that will have a life-affirming impact on the overall social, economic, and cultural well-being on urban Indigenous peoples. Creating a community where every member thrives.
- Education/training, employment, and economic development: increasing graduation and access to employment and economic opportunities.
- Access to housing: ensuring safe, affordable, accessible, and appropriate housing for Indigenous peoples in Winnipeg.
- Supporting and strengthening families: creating healthy communities where families are supported in caring for one another. We are committed to addressing the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls and reducing the number of children in care and incarceration rates.
- Health and well-being: encouraging and promoting healthy lifestyles, including nutrition, sport, and cultural expression. We are committed to quality, affordable, accessible, and appropriate healthcare services, including culturally safe services.
