Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre

Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize and celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Turtle Island.

This day carries deep cultural and spiritual significance. It is an opportunity to reflect, learn, and honour the enduring strength, knowledge, and resilience of Indigenous Peoples, while celebrating our communities and the connections we have built together.

Next week on June 25th we are hosting our LAST Adulting 101 session from 4pm-6pm. Next week's topic in partnership with Fanshawe College is focused on the transition to college, as well as different pathways and resources for Indigenous Youth and Young Adults.
If this is something you or someone you know would be interested in, please reach out to Aneika to register: [email protected]

On Monday, June 22, all SOAHAC clinics will operate on a half-day schedule in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day. Clinics will be open from 8:30 am-12:00 pm, with regular hours resuming on Tuesday, June 23.

Our Family Support Group for relatives of those struggling with substance use is this afternoon at 4:00 P.M.

Please Note: Today's Traditional Meal Workshop Scheduled from 1:00 until 4:00 has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

This week on June 18th we are hosting our next Adulting 101 session from 4pm-6pm. Next week's topic in partnership with Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU) and is focused on Networking and Marketing Yourself!

If this is something you or someone you know would be interested in, please reach out to Aneika to register: [email protected]

NEWBURY COMMUNICATION NOTICE: Please be advised that we are experiencing technical issues with our phone service at our Newbury site and unable to receive calls.

As we work to resolve this, you can get in touch with us by contacting our Chippewa site at 519-289-0352 and pressing #1.

Thank you for your understanding!

Tuesday June 30, 2026 from 1:00PM-3:00PM Samantha Doxtator will be here at SOAHAC to share her knowledge on Haudenosaunee Star Teachings. No need to register. Seating is limited.

Come out Monday June 29, 2026 from 6:00PM-10:00PM for a Full Moon Sweat Lodge Ceremony with Joanne Jackson. We will begin with a Sweat Lodge Ceremony followed by a Full Moon Ceremony.

Sweat Lodge Ceremony will begin at 6:00PM and Full Moon will follow immediately after the sweat lodge ceremony.

At an event at SOAHAC’s London site on June 9, 2026, MPP Steve Pinsonneault, MPP for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex, announced the Ontario government’s investment of $1,962,000 into Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre (SOAHAC) this year to connect over 2,200 people to primary care in Lambton-Kent-Middlesex and surrounding areas.

With this funding, SOAHAC will strengthen its capacity to deliver culturally grounded, wholistic health care and improve health equity and outcomes by reaching more Indigenous individuals and families who are not currently connected to a primary care provider. Primary care services and mobile outreach will be expanded across London-Middlesex, Waterloo Wellington, and Grey Bruce. This flexible model will serve urban Indigenous populations as well as rural, remote, and on-reserve communities that often face barriers to accessing consistent, culturally appropriate care.

Read the full news story on our website: https://www.soahac.on.ca/news/soahac-receives-investment