The mandate of Healing Our Spirit is to prevent and reduce the spread of HIV and AIDS and provide care and support services to Aboriginal peoples infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. The objectives of Healing Our Spirit programs and services are to: Increase the awareness of HIV and AIDS in both urban and rural Aboriginal communities. Provide educational workshops throughout BC on the prevention of HIV and AIDS. Provide support to individuals living with HIV and AIDS, as well as to their families and caregivers. Increase community accessibility to HIV and AIDS educational material and resources. Increase acceptance of people living with HIV and AIDS in their communities.