Anishnawbe Health Toronto – Toronto Star

The mission of Anishnawbe Health Toronto (AHT) is “to improve the health and well being of Aboriginal People in spirit, mind, emotion and body through both traditional and western healing approaches,” the charity says.

Executive director Joe Hester adds that AHT provides health services to the Toronto’s aboriginal population, with an emphasis on traditional healing.

“Traditional healing is at the core of our philosophy of approach,” says Hester. “It’s something that much of the aboriginal population is comfortable with. It fortifies the individual, and helps them understand their problems a little better — especially when we get to addiction and mental health issues.”