SOAHAC-Chippewa

01/15/2026

We're hiring: SOAHAC is seeking the services of a Midwife (Indigenous or Registered) to join our interdisciplinary staff team to work at our Chippewa site.

Reporting to the Integrated Care Manager at our Chippewa site the Midwife assists in providing a positive, welcoming environment for community members, individual clients, their families, and staff.

This non-delivering role will focus on improving health outcomes for women from teens to Elders through a balance of clinical, education and health promotion activities.

Learn more and apply here: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/soahac/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/450

01/15/2026

Come join us for another traditional meal workshop January 28! Register with Tara Leckie (tleckie@soahac.on.ca) to reserve your spot now!!

01/15/2026

Please be advised SOAHAC Chippewa site is CLOSED today January 15, 2026 due to weather conditions. Any with appointments will be canceled and reschedule, stay safe!

01/09/2026

Community Sweat with Albert Doxtator Jan 19, contact Kelly to register

01/09/2026

Today at 11am 🕚 see you there 😊

🥦 Last Food Friday of the Fiscal Year – Don’t Miss Out! 🥕

Join us on Friday, January 9th, 2026 at 11:00 AM for our final Food Friday of this fiscal year!
SOAHAC will be providing FREE fresh produce and other nutritious foods to First Nations community members.
📍 Location: The Greenhouse – 77 Anishinaabeg Rd., Muncey
🕚 Time: Starts at 11:00 AM sharp (until food is gone)
✅ Bring your own bag
✅ 1 bag per household
✅ Doors open at 11:00 AM to ensure fairness
This is a wonderful opportunity to access healthy foods for you and your family. Let’s make this last Food Friday of the year a great one!
For questions, please call or text Ashley Elijah at 519-494-6906.

01/05/2026

💛 You Are Not Alone – Help Is Here 💛
Are you or someone you know struggling with addiction or substance use concerns? Please remember: asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
✅ We’re here to support you.
Don’t fight alone—reach out today for resources, guidance, and care.
📞 Contact Taylor Zimmaro
📱 519-317-2157
📧 tzimmaro@soahac.on.ca

🌸 Needle Exchange Program Available 🌸
SOAHAC’s Harm Reduction Care Coordinator offers a safe, private, and supportive way to manage your health responsibly. Our program ensures:
✔ Privacy and anonymity
✔ Safer practices
✔ Reduced stigma
Together, we can create a healthier community.
📞 Call or email to learn more or register:
Taylor Zimmaro @ 519-317-2157 | tzimmaro@soahac.on.ca

💬 Please share this post to help spread the word. Someone out there needs to know help is available.

01/05/2026

🥦 Last Food Friday of the Fiscal Year – Don’t Miss Out! 🥕

Join us on Friday, January 9th, 2026 at 11:00 AM for our final Food Friday of this fiscal year!
SOAHAC will be providing FREE fresh produce and other nutritious foods to First Nations community members.
📍 Location: The Greenhouse – 77 Anishinaabeg Rd., Muncey
🕚 Time: Starts at 11:00 AM sharp (until food is gone)
✅ Bring your own bag
✅ 1 bag per household
✅ Doors open at 11:00 AM to ensure fairness
This is a wonderful opportunity to access healthy foods for you and your family. Let’s make this last Food Friday of the year a great one!
For questions, please call or text Ashley Elijah at 519-494-6906.

01/05/2026

🚐 Community Care Ride – January 16 & 30, 2026 🚐
SOAHAC’s Child and Family Wellness Coordinator is offering transportation to the Mount Brydges Caring Cupboard (food bank) for CMO community members.
📅 Dates: Friday, January 16th & Friday, January 30th
🕘 Time: 9:30 AM
📍 Destination: Mount Brydges Caring Cupboard
✅ This service is ONLY for CMO community members.
✅ Transportation is to the food bank only – no other stops.
✅ Limited space available – please call ahead to book your spot in the van.
📞 To reserve your seat, call or text Ashley Elijah:
519-289-0352 or 519-494-6906
Let’s make sure everyone has access to the support they need!

12/24/2025

Because of you, Indigenous families across Southwestern Ontario are celebrating with warmth, full tables, and hope for the year ahead.

Your generosity shines brightly — restoring balance and belonging for families who needed it most.

From all of us at SOAHAC, thank you for sharing the spirit of the season.

12/24/2025

Updated calendar for traditional healing services for January 2026

12/19/2025

Upcoming holiday office closure

12/19/2025

To our SOAHAC clients and community:

Thank you for your continued trust in SOAHAC as a partner on your journey to greater well-being over the past year.

We wish you peace, good health, and a bright path forward in the coming year.

Please note: our offices will be closed for a holiday break starting December 24 at 1pm, and re-opening on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 8:30 am.

If you are aware of any prescription refills that will be needed during our upcoming break, please be sure to ask your pharmacy to forward a refill request before our clinic closes. This will help us ensure your medications are not interrupted while we are away.

If you’re in need of medical attention during this time, please visit a walk-in clinic, urgent care centre, or hospital.

Miigwech/Yaw^ko/Anushik/Thank You