Indigenous Resources | Halton Information Providers

2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations: COVID19 -- Office close, for existing members call 437-249-6837 to arrange a drop off of food or supplies Support, referrals, advocacy * HIV/AIDS education and prevention including distribution of ma ...; www.2spirits.org; Office: 416-944-9300
Aboriginal Legal Services: COVID19 -- serving clients by phone as much as possible * agency will continue to prepare Gladue reports and Gladue Letters and provide Court Worker services to the Toronto courts * all walk-in servi ...; www.aboriginallegal.ca/; 416-408-3967 or 416-408-4041
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation [Toronto area], Ontario Business Centre, Ontario Business Centre, Affordable Housing - Indigenous and the North Housing Solutions: Experts in the housing programs supporting the varied and distinct housing needs of Indigenous and the North communities * including the First Nations, Urban Indigenous, Inuit and Metis people in Cana ...; www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/; Office: 1-800-668-2642
Canada. Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Indigenous Services, Ottawa - 10 Wellington St, Allegations and Complaints: Allows individuals to establish complaints about the conduct of First Nation/Inuit/Métis government bodies and organizations; www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada.html; Office: 1-855-504-6760
Canada. Health Canada, Ontario Region, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch: Federal health government programs related to Aboriginal health; www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1584735005944/1585147200057; Office: 1-866-225-0709
Canada. Indigenous Services Canada, Gatineau - Wellington St, Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement: Programs include: Residential School Information Line, 1-866-879-4913 * basic information about IAP, ADR and CEP programs * Mon-Sun 8 am-11 pm * will mail out application kits * confirms receipt of ...; www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1100100015576/1571581687074#sect1; Office: 1-800-567-9604
Canada. Indigenous Services Canada, Gatineau - Wellington St, Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement - Health Supports Call Centres: COVID-19 (1 Jun 2021) Operates as usual. Indian residential schools resolution health support program * offers professional counseling and emotional support * cultural support provided by Elders * as ...; www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1581971225188/1581971250953; Office: 1-888-301-6426; Crisis: 1-866-925-4419
Canada. Indigenous Services Canada, Ontario Regional Office: COVID19 -- office remains closed to the public, but status cards and registrations are being processed remotely children under 18 that require urgent medical care call 1-855-572-4453 to access health ...; www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada.html; Office: 416-973-5282
Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network (The): Non-profit coalition which provides leadership, support and advocacy for Aboriginal people in Canada living with and affected by (HIV) and (AIDS); caan.ca/en/; Office: 604-266-7616
Canadian Roots Exchange: Through gatherings, workshops, and leadership training, CRE brings together youth in cities, towns, and traditional territories across Canada in an effort to break down stereotypes, open a dialogue, a ...; canadianroots.ca; 1-416-921-0079
Canadian Virtual Hospice: Online information and support about advanced illness, palliative and end-of-life care, loss, and grief * over 900 programs, services and recommended resources * trusted information written by health ...; www.virtualhospice.ca/en_US/Main+Site+Navigation/Home.aspx; Office: 204-475-1494
CESO: International Service -- retired, semi-retired or professionally active Canadians with technical or managerial experience * provide volunteer consultative services overseas * airfare, medical insuran ...; www.ceso-saco.com; Office: 416-961-2376
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Helpline, Telephone and On-line Chat Services, Mental Health Helpline and On-line Chat Counselling Services: * Operates a mental health telephone helpline for Indigenous people * Provides on-line chat counselling * Provides immediate, culturally relevant crisis counselling support * Refers callers to additi ...; www.hopeforwellness.ca
First Nations University of Canada: Some of the Indigenous programs available include: * Business and Public Administration * Indigenous Literatures in English * Environmental Health and Science * Indigenous Access and Transition Educat ...; fnuniv.ca; Toll free 1-800-267-6303
Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle, Niagara Region, Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle, Niagara Region: COVID-19 : All offices closed to the public. Please visit website for upcoming online programming, educational resources and information on Diabetes. IDHC provides programs and services focusing on t ...; www.idhc.life; 905-938-2915
Indspire: COVID19 -- Centre closed but staff working remotely * call Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm 1-855-INDSPIRE (463-7747) Building Brighter Futures -- bursaries and scholarships for postsecondary studies Soaring -- ann ...; www.indspire.ca; Office: 416-987-0249
Kids Help Phone, Group Wellness Programs: Group wellness programs Counsellor in the Classroom Promotes discussion of mental health and wellness, available in-person or online * educator-led classroom activities * 45-minute phone or video call ...; www.kidshelpphone.ca; Office: 416-586-5437; Crisis: 1-800-668-6868
London Middlesex Counselling and Addiction Services, First Nations Counselling: First Nations crisis counselling * Indian Residential School Resolution Health Support Program * in-home visits available * counselling sessions may be available via online videoconference; www.firstnationscounselling.com
Métis Nation of Ontario, Ottawa - Slater St, Healing and Wellness Branch - Victim Services Program: COVID-19 (21 Apr 2020): Staff is delivering services remotely. Métis who are in need of help accessing supports are urged to contact the MNO toll free at 1-800-263-4889 or email covidhelp@metisnation ...; www.metisnation.org/; Office: 613-798-1488
Métis Nation of Ontario, Ottawa - Slater St, Métis Nation of Ontario, Ottawa - Slater St: COVID-19 (20 AUG 2021): Staff is delivering services remotely. Métis who are in need of help accessing supports are urged to contact the MNO toll free at 1-800-263-4889 or email covidhelp@metisnation ...; www.metisnation.org; Office: 613-798-1488
Métis Nation of Ontario, Toronto Regional Office: Deliver various programs and services for Metis people * education & training, healing & wellness, intergovernmental relations, lands, resources & consultations Education an ...; www.metisnation.org; 416-977-9881
Métis Nation of Ontario, Brampton - Credit River, Healing and Wellness: COVID19 -- Centre closed but staff working remotely call Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm at 1-800-263-4889 or email covidhelp@metisnation.org or visit COVID19 updates to access COVID19 supports Services and ...; www.metisnation.org; Office: 905-450-4844
Métis Women's Circle, Métis Womens Circle: A group of women who support, educate, and empower Metis women. Through reciprocity and the healing journey, the Circle aims to help Metis woman reclaim and celebrate their cultures, histories and ide ...; www.metiswomenscircle.ca; 905-628-5813
Native Canadian Centre of Toronto: COVID19 -- Seniors program lunch and dinner for clients * PSW supports * Adult and Youth program -- phone counseling, food boxes, and lunches picked up at the centre Mon-Fri 11 am-1 pm * other progra ...; ncct.on.ca/; Office: 416-964-9087
Native Horizons Treatment Centre: National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program – prevention, intervention and follow up services for people with addictions Currently offering: * online 4 week treatment program for addictions * couns ...; nhtc.ca; 905-768-5144
Native Women's Association of Canada: COVID19 (18 Oct 2021): Call, send an email or visit the website Native women's association founded on the collective goal to enhance, promote, and foster the social, economic, cultural and political ...; www.nwac.ca/; Office: 613-722-3033
Native Women's Resource Centre of Toronto, Community Programs: COVID19 -- call or email for information, some programs available virtually or by appointment Resource centre * crisis intervention * information and referral * urban orientation * community outreach ...; www.nwrctportal.ca/live/; Office: 416-963-9963
Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy: Advocates for Indigenous Canadians with HIV/AIDS * HIV/AIDS education and training to Indigenous organizations * health promotion and outreach services * referrals and assistance in obtaining services; www.oahas.org; 416-944-9481
Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres, Provincial Office: COVID19 -- Staff working remotely ---------------------------------------- Coordinates services * directly manages and administers variety of provincial programs * information about member centres an ...; www.ofifc.org; Office: 416-956-7575
Ontario Indigenous Youth Partnership Project, Ottawa - Mailing Address: Platform for Indigenous youth * explore and execute ideas * gain access to small grants of up to $5,000 * have opportunities to receive or take on mentorship roles * participate in skills training * e ...; www.oiypp.ca/; Office: 613-714-9668
Ontario. Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, e-Channel: Web-based, distance learning option for Ministry-funded Literacy and Basic Skills (LBS) program * students may wish to take the web-based course in addition to an on-site course Designated LBS service ...; www.tcu.gov.on.ca/eng/eopg/programs/lbs.html; Employment Ontario: 416-326-5656; Employment Standards Information Centre: 416-326-7160; Health and Safety Contact Centre: 1-877-202-0008; Labour relations Information: 416-326-7358
Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Oakville - Trafalgar Road Campus, Centre for Indigenous Learning and Support: Services altered in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Access to Sheridan campuses is limited and proof of vaccination is required. For further information see Sheridan website ---------------------- ...; www.sheridancollege.ca/life-at-sheridan/student-services/indigenous-learning-and-support.aspx; 905-845-9430 ext 5553
Six Nations Polytechnic, Ohsweken - Fourth Line: A post-secondary organization, recognized by community government, and institutions of higher learning, as a centre of excellence for Indigenous knowledge * delivering community-based post-secondary p ...; www.snpolytechnic.com; 519-445-0023
Talk4Healing, Telephone and On-line Chat Services, Telephone Helpline and On-line Chat Counselling Services: Offers culturally appropriate counselling services to Indigenous women by Indigenous women, via telephone, text or chat; www.Talk4Healing.com
We Matter, Online/Web Service, Indigenous Youth Support: We Matter is a place to help Indigenous youth get through hard times, whether they need support themselves or want to support someone they know * connects Indigenous youth with positive messages of ho ...; wemattercampaign.org
Women's Legal Education and Action Fund: COVID19 -- staff working remotely ---------------------------- National organization promoting equality for women * intervenes in court cases to challenge discrimination against women using the equal ...; www.leaf.ca/; 416-595-7170