Champions and MotivatorsWhat is in motion?In motion is a provincial strategy to help all Manitobans make physical activity part of their daily lives for health and enjoyment. Our vision is to make adult Manitobans healthier by increasing physical activity in the province to 55% by the year 2015.Most of us already know the importance of active living. Physical activity increases energy, reduces stress and strengthens the heart and lungs. The result is a better quality of life for every age group. Yet less than half of all Manitobans of all ages do enough physical activity to improve their health. What's needed is the motivation to get ourselves and each other 'in motion'. The provincial government has joined with community partners in physical activity, health, healthy living, recreation, sport and education to raise activity levels and reduce barriers to physical activity.In motion has four key components.building partnerships developing strategies for target areasmeasuring successIn motion strategies will focus on five specific groups
AboutUsPursuant to an agreement (the ?Subsidiary Agreement?) entered into on April 1, 1983 between Canad,a Manitoba and Awasis Agency of Northern Manitob,a the Agency was mandated the legal responsibility to provide child and family services to treaty and non-treaty members residing on 25 First Nations, however, with the decentralization of the Awasis Agency, the Agency provides child and family services to 12 First Nations communities.In 2000, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Province of Manitoba and Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak. The signing of the MOU meant that the Awasis Agency could expand its authority and provide services to off reserve members. These services commenced in 2005.
Founded in 1979, The Manitoba Schizophrenia Society (MSS) is a non-profit, charitable, community-based mental health organization.Established by concerned family members, MSS is a 'family' of consumers, family members, service providers and friends who support its mission, vision, passion and core values.Our Mission'The Manitoba Schizophrenia Society, Inc. is a consumer-focused, family sensitive mental health self-help organization whose mission is to improve the quality of life for those affected by schizophrenia and psychosis through education, peer support programs, one-on-one consultations, public policy and research.'Our Vision'Promoting a dignified, non-discriminatory quality of life for those living with schizophrenia and psychosis while seeking a cure for schizophrenia.'Our Passion'Giving people who live with and are affected by schizophrenia and psychosis a future with hope.'Our Belief About Intervention'Recovery is possible through timely and adequate medical treatment and management, psychosocial rehabilitation, education, community supports and personal recovery and empowerment.'
ADAMThe Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba (ADAM) was formed in 1986, for and by people suffering with anxiety disorders. We receive expert, ongoing, and current advice from specialists in this field. Last year, we celebrated 25 years of serving Manitobans with anxiety!We are a peer-led organization; our staff has personally experienced and overcome the disabling effects of anxiety, and is now sharing that knowledge and hope with others. ADAM is a registered self-help charity. Your donations are welcomed! You can make a positive difference in the lives of many Manitobans who suffer with anxiety disorders!