Toronto, ON, M1E 1X2
Support and advocacy in the areas of housing, education and employment for all youth using traditional Indigenous healing techniques
Supportive services
- youth in transition
- youth outreach
- youth justice
- Aboriginal Youth Employment Skills Building Program
- GED program
- access to Native Learning Centres
Drop-in services
- meals and snacks and food support including a community kitchen
- crisis and anger management
- life and social skills development
- housing support and advocacy
- employment support including resume writing
- financial literacy
- cultural activities, ceremonies and learning
- recreational activities
Toronto, ON, M5A 2B6
Toronto, ON, M5A 2A9
- support the healing, rehabilitation and meaningful re-integration of Indigenous women offenders
- development of healing lodge, Indigenous probation and bed bails
- cultural support, traditional knowledge and resources
- community engagement workshops
ON, M5A 0X9
ON, M5A 0X9
Programs and services include:
- health promotion
- disease management and prevention
- well baby and child health assessments
- immunizations
- infant and child developmental assessments
- women's and men's health services
- periodic health examinations, routine screening, diagnostic and testing procedures
- prenatal and postnatal/infant primary health care
- health counselling
- individual, family, and couples counselling
Maternal Infant Program - This Program is designed to help infants and families from the pre-natal stage to 12 months old of age. The goal of the Program is to ensure equitable access to resources, support, and knowledge.
Diabetes Program - A multi-disciplinary team of dieticians, diabetes nurse educators, social workers and a chiropodist provides individual, family, and caregiver support for diabetes * the program integrates traditional and western approaches to provide health education and help prevent complications of diabetes * in addition to providing education and support, services include: oral medication, disease management, insulin monitoring and management, nutritional counselling, foot care, and lifestyle management
Services and Programs:
- Aboriginal Mental Health And Addiction Services
- Mental Health Services
- Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Program
Toronto, ON, M5G 1K2
Combination of Aboriginal approaches to healing and clinical practices for family violence treatment and prevention
- case management - variety of services including assessments, referrals, supportive and individual counselling, advocacy
- The Mooka'am Clinic - parents, children, family and couple counselling
- Anti-human Trafficking - helps youth and women to recover, move through the system and begin their healing journey
- Women's Empowerment Circle - program for women in abusive relationships through teachings, ceremonies, case management, supportive counselling and groups
- Journey of the Peaceful Warrior - program for men to develop healthy relationships, improve self-esteem and increase knowledge and pride in Indigenous identity
- program events calendar
Child Protection Agency for the Indigenous community - see other listing
Toronto, ON, M5R 2S7
Senior's program
- outreach support to Indigenous seniors
- social safety visits and reassurance check
- social activities and congregate dining
- friendly visiting
Personal support work
- personal care
- housekeeping
- transportation
- shopping assistance
Adult case management program, support services
Cultural and recreational services
- emphasis on Native culture
- arts and crafts
- Ojibwa and Mohawk children and adult language classes
- Cedar basket, gift shop
- drumming, singing, language, cooking, craft online workshops
- Dodem Kanonhsa Cultural Facility in partnership with Inidigenous Services Canada
- women and men's circles
- teaching circles
- visiting Elder, mental health counsellor
Other services
- information and referral
- advocacy
- urban orientation
- meeting space for rent
- volunteer opportunities
Toronto, ON, M5R 2S7
Support youth to progress into their future
- case management - mental health and addictions support with referral to other services
- employment training - resume writing and interview preparation workshops
- education and support around daily living skills
- cultural and recreational activities
Toronto, ON, M6G 2K1
Culturally safe, accessible, and holistic approach to healthcare for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis community members
Professional practice centered on strong community partnerships, the integration of Indigenous knowledge translation practices, and active co-leadership by lead Indigenous organizations
- chronic disease prevention, diagnosis, and management
- care of minor illnesses
- minor procedures (biopsies, sutures, suture removal)
- bloodwork
- cancer screening, including pap smears
- smoking cessation
- sexual health testing and treatment
- TB testing
- mental health support and referral
- laboratory tests
- sexual health care
- immunizations
- smoking cessation
- traditional medicines
- care referrals
Toronto, ON, M6G 1L1
Support and advocacy in the areas of housing, education and employment for all youth using traditional Indigenous healing techniques
Supportive services
- youth in transition
- youth outreach
- youth justice
- Aboriginal Youth Employment Skills Building Program
- GED program
- access to Native Learning Centres
Drop-in services
- meals and snacks and food support including a community kitchen
- crisis and anger management
- life and social skills development
- housing support and advocacy
- employment support including resume writing
- financial literacy
- cultural activities, ceremonies and learning
- recreational activities
ON, M5V 2R4
Toronto, ON, M6J 1H4
Shkaabe Makwa Clinical Services
Outpatient integrated health and wellness centre, includes research, training, and healing models combining traditional knowledge and contemporary medicine, cultural programming and ceremonies
- individual counselling and group therapy
- access to Cultural Care Practitioners, including Elders, Healers and Knowledge Sharers
- access to traditional healing interventions such as talking circles, Sweat Lodge and ceremonial grounds
- psychological consultation available
Urban residential Healing Lodge for Indigenous women and families, capacity 15 (9 women, 7 children)
- healing space
- keep families together through culturally connected pre and post natal support
- parenting and coping skills development
Toronto, ON, M6M 4R3
Residence and emergency shelter (capacity 24) including counselling for residents and non-residents, crisis intervention and sexual assault counselling
- Full-Moon ceremony, Sharing Circle and Healing Circle
- life skills program and cultural activities from Indigenous perspective
Peterborough, ON, K9J 5V3
Addictions and Mental Health programs offer a cultural space for individuals with mental health and addictions issues to find the help they need in moving towards a healthier lifestyle.
- Needs Assessment: Tailored assessments upon intake to determine specific needs.
- Case Management & Support: Ongoing support to help individuals navigate their healing journey.
- Full Circle of Care: Holistic approach encompassing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
- Home Visits & Appointment Accompaniment: Support for appointments and home visits.
- Access to Elders & Traditional Teachings: Guidance from Elders and cultural knowledge.
- Traditional Medicines: Access to culturally relevant healing practices.
- Mental Health Walks: Outdoor, reflective activities to support mental health.
- Lifestyle Plans: Personalized plans focusing on long-term wellness.
- Support Groups & Drumming Circles: Group support for healing and shared experiences.
- Ceremony & Feasts: Culturally significant ceremonies and gatherings to support recovery.
- One-on-One Peer Support: Individual emotional and practical support from peers.
- Consultation on Treatment Options: Assistance in exploring treatment paths.
- Referral Support: Assistance with accessing treatment centers and services.
- Advocacy: Support in navigating external services and systems.
Program Services:
Outreach Services:
This is an Indigenous Specific Service. This is an Out-of-Home Service
Peterborough, ON, K9J 5V3
The Indigenous Community Wellness Program focuses on improving the health and well-being of Indigenous individuals, families, and children. It emphasizes health promotion, illness prevention, and family violence prevention through a variety of services. These include client and participant-based support, health workshops, community events, sharing circles, drumming, and access to traditional ceremonies. The program is community-driven, tailored to address the specific needs and concerns identified by the community, and aims to nurture self-sufficiency and strong contributions to personal and collective wellness.
Objective:
To strengthen Mino Bimaadiziwin (the Good Life), supporting urban Indigenous people to be self-sufficient, strong contributors to their own wellness, their families, and their community. This is achieved through health promotion, family violence prevention, and community-driven wellness initiatives.
Program Services:
Health Promotion & Illness Prevention: Workshops on improving overall health and preventing illness.
Family Violence Prevention: Addressing the impacts of family violence and promoting community attitudes that work towards ending violence.
Community Wellness: Organizing community events, sharing circles, drumming, and traditional ceremonies.
Program Accompaniment & Transportation: Providing support with transportation for appointments or services.
Circle of Care Development: Facilitating the creation of support circles or integrating clients into pre-existing circles of care.
Participant Services:
Peer-to-Peer Support: Facilitating connections among individuals for shared experiences and support.
Appointment Accompaniment: Offering transportation and support for attending medical or wellness appointments.
Goal Development: Assisting participants in creating and achieving personal goals.
Safety Plan Development: Supporting individuals in creating safety plans for themselves and their families.
Self-Development Workshops: Offering workshops on topics like healthy relationships, self-care using medicine wheel teachings, and financial literacy.
Crisis Navigation & Avoidance: Providing soft referrals and resources for individuals in crisis or at risk.
Outreach Services:
Family Violence Advocacy: Supporting individuals impacted by family violence through advocacy and connection to resources.
Screening & Assessment: Assessing eligibility for other programs and connecting participants to additional supports.
Community Involvement: Participating in community committees, steering committees and events
Program Activities:
(Programs are developed and provided based on the current community needs and requests)
Cultural Access: Facilitating access to cultural activities such as wellness fires, drum circles, and traditional crafts.
Cooking & Baking: Offering cooking and baking sessions to promote healthy living.
Currently offering: Book Club, Tea and Talk, Healthy boundaries & Relationships, Self-Care using Medicine wheel teachings, Wellness Social Fires, Empowerment Circle.
This is an Indigenous Specific Service. This is an Out-of-Home Service
Peterborough, ON, K9J 3Z5
The Indigenous Community Wellness Program focuses on improving the health and well-being of Indigenous individuals, families, and children. It emphasizes health promotion, illness prevention, and family violence prevention through a variety of services. These include client and participant-based support, health workshops, community events, sharing circles, drumming, and access to traditional ceremonies. The program is community-driven, tailored to address the specific needs and concerns identified by the community, and aims to nurture self-sufficiency and strong contributions to personal and collective wellness.
Objective:
To strengthen Mino Bimaadiziwin (the Good Life), supporting urban Indigenous people to be self-sufficient, strong contributors to their own wellness, their families, and their community. This is achieved through health promotion, family violence prevention, and community-driven wellness initiatives.
Program Services:
Health Promotion & Illness Prevention: Workshops on improving overall health and preventing illness.
Family Violence Prevention: Addressing the impacts of family violence and promoting community attitudes that work towards ending violence.
Community Wellness: Organizing community events, sharing circles, drumming, and traditional ceremonies.
Program Accompaniment & Transportation: Providing support with transportation for appointments or services.
Circle of Care Development: Facilitating the creation of support circles or integrating clients into pre-existing circles of care.
Participant Services:
Peer-to-Peer Support: Facilitating connections among individuals for shared experiences and support.
Appointment Accompaniment: Offering transportation and support for attending medical or wellness appointments.
Goal Development: Assisting participants in creating and achieving personal goals.
Safety Plan Development: Supporting individuals in creating safety plans for themselves and their families.
Self-Development Workshops: Offering workshops on topics like healthy relationships, self-care using medicine wheel teachings, and financial literacy.
Crisis Navigation & Avoidance: Providing soft referrals and resources for individuals in crisis or at risk.
Outreach Services:
Family Violence Advocacy: Supporting individuals impacted by family violence through advocacy and connection to resources.
Screening & Assessment: Assessing eligibility for other programs and connecting participants to additional supports.
Community Involvement: Participating in community committees, steering committees and events
Program Activities:
(Programs are developed and provided based on the current community needs and requests)
Cultural Access: Facilitating access to cultural activities such as wellness fires, drum circles, and traditional crafts.
Cooking & Baking: Offering cooking and baking sessions to promote healthy living.
Currently offering: Book Club, Tea and Talk, Healthy boundaries & Relationships, Self-Care using Medicine wheel teachings, Wellness Social Fires, Empowerment Circle.
This is an Indigenous Specific Service. This is an Out-of-Home Service
Peterborough, ON, K9J 3Z5
Description:
Wiisinadaa: Let's Eat! is a community-based, Indigenous-specific diabetes prevention program designed to improve health outcomes for urban Indigenous people of all ages. The program focuses on increasing access to, and knowledge of, healthy eating, traditional food preparation, and Indigenous ways of knowing. By providing a food-based approach to diabetes prevention and management, this program complements existing wellness initiatives at the Friendship Centre and within the community. It aims to empower individuals by building skills around nutrition, traditional foods, and holistic health practices.
Objective:
- Promote Healthy Eating: Build skills related to healthy eating and understanding nutrition, with a focus on traditional foods.
- Traditional Food Knowledge: Educate and empower participants to prepare traditional foods in ways that promote health and prevent diabetes.
- Holistic Wellness: Integrate cultural knowledge with modern wellness practices to improve overall health and diabetes management in the community.
Program Services:
- Land-Based Activities: Coordinate activities that connect participants to the land, promoting physical and cultural engagement.
- Traditional Medicine Workshops: Host workshops that explore the use of traditional medicines in maintaining health.
- Foraged Plants Workshops: Teach participants how to identify, harvest, and use local foraged plants for health and wellness.
- Traditional Foods Classes: Offer classes that teach participants how to prepare and incorporate traditional foods into their diets.
Program Services:
- Cooking Classes: In-person and online classes to teach healthy cooking techniques using both traditional and modern ingredients.
- Preservation Workshops: Teach participants the art of food preservation through methods like water bath and pressure canning.
- Smudge Spray Workshop: Creating smudge sprays using traditional medicines and herbs for cleansing and wellness.
- Herb Teas and Sprays: Workshops on making herbal teas and sprays from foraged plants to promote health.
- Common Ground Food Box: A monthly food box program that provides participants with healthy ingredients and recipes.
- Chair Yoga: A gentle movement and balance program designed to improve flexibility and reduce stress.
- Partnerships for Meals: Collaborate with other organizations to provide meals for the Modular Community to support those in need.
Participant Services:
- 1-on-1 Food Skills Support: Personalized support for individuals who need assistance with food preparation and diabetes prevention.
- Food Skills Workshops for YES: One-time food skills workshops tailored to youth in the community.
- Ongoing Support: Provide support via in-person meetings, email, or telephone to answer questions regarding foods and diabetes prevention.
Outreach Services:
- Basic Income Panel: A discussion on the impact of basic income on Indigenous peoples and how it relates to food security and wellness.
Peterborough, ON, K9J 7E7
Community-based agency provides counselling services and advocacy for Anishnaabekwewag and their families. Services and programs include:
- Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children Support Program
- Indigenous Child Witness to Violence Support Program
- Indigenous Youth in Transition Support Program
- Indigenous Counselling for Women Support Program
- Indigenous Housing Support Programs
This is an Out-of-Home Service
Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1S6
Friendship Centre to meet, socialize, share and learn from each other, services include
Urban Indigenous Food Security (UIFSP) -- learning opportunities for clients to empower food security
- food security by accessing to food bank, grocery hauls and community gardens
- traditional Indigenous knowledge by growing and harvesting food including ceremonial foods
- build food skills including cooking, growing food at home, storage and preservation
- urban aboriginal healthy living program
Indigenous mental health and addictions -- sweat ceremony, sharing circles, one on one sessions with Elders, Healers and Seers
Intergenerational Trauma (ITC) -- culture based mental health services
Indigenous court worker program -- support, liaison services, resources and information on matters relating to the judicial system
Lifelong Care Program (LLC) -- community services including transportation assistance, friendly visiting, security checks, support services, congregate dining services
Cultural resource
- cultural and recreational program
- traditional teaching
- drumming circles
- talking circles
- one on one, group and peer informal counselling
- community referrals
Mississauga, ON, L4Z 1S6
Akwe:go (AKW) -- support Indigenous children with their wellness
- after school activities
- support circles and peer counseling
- access to recreational and sporting activities
- helping children in care
- 2SLGBTQ+ supports
- working with children with disabilities
- teaching coping skills, tools and education to parents
- violence prevention
- school and caregiver liaison
Wasa-Nabin Youth Program (WN) -- individual and peer support, life skills guidance, personalized plan of action, addiction prevention
Journey together: indigenous child and family outreach program -- deliver culturally specific experiences geared towards children and families attending EarlyON centres
Selwyn, ON, K0L 1R0
- Emphasizes a holistic approach to health including traditional methods of healing
- Specialized services include treatment of diabetes, massage, foot care, nutrition and physical activity
- Healthy Babies, Healthy Children
- Child Protection Worker
- Addictions Worker
- assistance with the Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program
Niagara-On-The-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0
Designed to bring the indigenous community back into balance by improving indigenous health and reducing family violence through traditional teachings, healing circles, land-based learning and ceremony.
Niagara-On-The-Lake, ON, L0S 1J0
- Medical transportation services
- Medical escorts
- Referrals to community services and Friendship Centre programs
- Preparing forms and applications
- Congregate dining services (includes meal and activity)
- Home visits/friendly visits
- Security checks (in person or over the phone)
- Caregiver Support services (respite and training)
- Advocacy with community agencies
- Access to cultural activities, traditional foods, ceremonies, Elders and Healers
- Assistance with housing issues
- Transitioning from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) to Old Age Pension
- Locating a family doctor
- Assist in obtaining medical equipment and supplies
Barrie, ON, L4M 6L2
- provide holistic care incorporating Indigenous concepts of health and well-being
- Traditional Healers, Registered Nurses, Registered Social Workers and a Cognitive Behaviour Therapist
- Services include:
- Family health care
- Traditional healing coordination
- Indigenous Midwife
- Pre/post natal care
- Immunizations
- Sexual health education
- Referral services to specialists
- Red Road to Recovery
- Diabetes management
- Cancer screening
- Chronic conditions support
- Nutrition and health promotion
- Foot care services
- Counselling services
- Provide presentations, workshops and traditional healing opportunities in the community, see website for details
