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Welcome to Noongwa Wellness
A place for health, shaped by the land. Rooted in who we are.
Noongwa Wellness is a new primary care clinic at Neyaashiinigmiing servicing the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. To learn more about our vision of care, please click here.
We are building a space close to home — grounded in community, land, and Anishinaabe values. While our office at Neyaashiinigmiing is not yet open, we invite you to join us on this journey to create a place of healing and connection.
If you would like to become a patient with us, please follow these steps:
1. Complete the intake form located at the button below.
2. After you have completed the intake form, please call us at 548-369-2223 to schedule a Meet and Greet. Please bring all of your medications with you to this appointment.
Model of Wholistic Health and Wellbeing
Our care is guided by the Model of Wholistic Health and Wellbeing developed by the Indigenous Primary Health Care Council. This approach embraces physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness — with culture at the heart of healing. This model will shape every program and service we offer.
Rooted in Community, Culture, and Connection
Noongwa Wellness is more than a clinic — it is a space shaped by the land and our values, where health and belonging come together.
By joining our patient community now, you’ll:
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Receive updates as we grow
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Be among the first to access services when we open
Our Team
Our goal is to provide culturally safe, place-based primary care that grows with the needs of our clients.
Noongwa Wellness is rooted in the vision of building a strong, multidisciplinary team that brings together a team of health professionals. Learn about Ontario's Primary Care Action Plan here.
We are honoured to welcome Dr. Elisa Levi as our inaugural physician. Dr. Levi is proudly a member of the Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation. With training in family medicine, public health, and dietetics, she is committed to advancing health and wellness through place-based, culturally safe care. Dr. Levi obtained her medical degree and rural family medicine residency from McMaster University, Master of Public Health from Lakehead University and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Nutrition from Toronto Metropolitan University. Dr. Levi marks the first step in growing a multidisciplinary team at Noongwa Wellness. In the coming years, our team will expand ensuring that care is accessible, comprehensive and collaborative.
Governance
Noongwa Wellness is a program of Noongwa Gamig Incorporated, an active not-for-profit corporation in Canada, incorporated in 2025. The Board of Directors brings lived experience, leadership, and community connection to guide our work:
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Robin Jones, Chair, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
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Adela Levi, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
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Elisa Levi, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
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Victoria Grant, Teme Augama Anishinabek
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Dr. Patricia Farrugia, Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
Staff
Our team is here to provide compassionate, person-centred care to support your healthcare journey.
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Dr. Elisa Levi, Physician
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Teresa Topshee, Medical Administrator
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Michelle Elliott, Client Care Admin
Open Positions
For full position details, please click the link below:
Healthcare Resources
Through our partnership with the Grey-Bruce Ontario Health Team (GBOHT), you can access a wide range of local health and wellness supports. Explore resources, programs, and tools to help you and your family thrive.
Capital Campaign
Honouring culture, advancing health, shaping the future.
Our long-term vision reaches far beyond today. We are working toward the creation of an Indigenous-owned and operated Integrative Health Building and Learning Network, a place where culture, community, and care come together to serve generations to come.
Our Capital Campaign is the pathway to making this vision a reality. With your support, we will build a space that:
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Honours and strengthens Indigenous culture and traditions
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Advances health sovereignty and self-determination
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Supports Mino Bimaadiziwin—the good life—for all who enter
This is more than a building; it is an investment in the health and well-being of future generations.
Support the Next Phase of Noongwa Wellness
Noongwa Wellness is an Indigenous-led, community-based initiative and is currently structured as a nonprofit organization. While we are not a registered charity and cannot issue tax receipts directly, there are still meaningful ways to support this work.
We are currently raising funds to build a permanent, purpose-built wellness space in Neyaashiinigmiing that will bring together primary care, traditional healing, and culturally grounded programming.
If you are interested in contributing:
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We welcome direct contributions to support the capital build and program expansion
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For donors seeking a tax receipt, we can work with a qualified donee partner to facilitate receipted giving
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We also welcome conversations about partnerships, in-kind support, and introductions
Join us on this journey to create a place for health and connection. To explore how you can support this work, please contact us at: noongwawellness@gmail.com or click the link below.
