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Hope for Wellness offers free, confidential, 24/7 culturally grounded counselling for Indigenous peoples in Canada. Call 1-855-242-3310 or use online chat.
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Call or chat now Start here National Association of Friendship Centres Friendship Centre network
Umbrella organization for Friendship Centres supporting urban Indigenous people coast to coast.
Who it serves Urban Indigenous people looking for a local Friendship Centre or community hub May help with Friendship Centre directory community programming cultural connection local service navigation
Available Canada-wide (urban centres)
Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) — First Nations and Inuit Official government program
Federal pharmacy, dental, vision, medical transportation, and mental health supports for eligible status First Nations and Inuit clients when provincial plans do not apply.
Who it serves Eligible status First Nations and Inuit clients when provincial or territorial health plans do not cover an item May help with Pharmacy benefits dental and vision medical transportation mental health counselling medical supplies and equipment
Available Canada-wide for eligible clients Coverage rules, prior approvals, and eligible items are set federally. Status and residency requirements apply.
Jordan's Principle — child-first supports Official government program
Help for First Nations children to access products, services, and supports when disputes arise between governments about who should pay.
Who it serves First Nations children and families when products, services, or supports are needed without payment delays May help with Child-first access to health, social, and educational supports dispute resolution between governments on who pays
Available Canada-wide for First Nations children Requests are assessed case by case. Not every item is approved; follow the official request process.
Hope for Wellness Helpline Mental wellness service
Free, confidential, 24/7 counselling for Indigenous peoples in Canada, available by phone and online chat in English and French, with interpretation in several Indigenous languages.
Who it serves Indigenous peoples across Canada seeking confidential emotional support May help with 24/7 culturally grounded counselling by phone and online chat emotional support and crisis listening
Available Canada-wide 1-855-242-3310 Community connection Friendship Centres, community hubs, and Indigenous-led local services Health and medication NIHB, health authorities, and medication coverage programs Children and family Jordan's Principle, family programs, and child-focused supports Mental wellness Counselling, crisis lines, and wellness services Housing and essentials Housing programs, shelter, and food or basic needs supports Disability supports Disability-related programs and navigation Education and employment Training, employment, and education programs Registration and citizenship Status, Métis citizenship, and registry information Legal rights and advocacy Legal services, treaty rights, and advocacy organizations Governments and representatives Indigenous governments, treaty bodies, and national representative organizations Need Health Medication Mental wellness Children and family Housing Food and essentials Disability Education Employment Legal rights Advocacy Registration and citizenship Community connection Community First Nations Inuit Métis Urban Indigenous All Indigenous peoples Status and non-status inclusive Location All of Canada Alberta British Columbia Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland and Labrador Nova Scotia Northwest Territories Nunavut Ontario Prince Edward Island Quebec Saskatchewan Yukon How to connect Website Phone Online chat Email In person 45 resource(s) found
Indigenous Services Canada Official government program
Federal department for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis programs, funding, and services.
Who it serves First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals seeking federal programs and services May help with Federal program information funding and service navigation links to NIHB, Jordan's Principle, housing, and community supports
Available Canada-wide
Assembly of First Nations Representative organization
National advocacy organization representing First Nations priorities to Canada and internationally.
Who it serves First Nations leaders, citizens, and communities seeking national advocacy updates May help with National policy positions treaty and rights advocacy public statements on First Nations priorities
Available Canada-wide (First Nations focus)
Métis National Council Indigenous government
National voice of the Métis Nation governing members across the Homeland.
Who it serves Métis citizens and communities within the Métis Nation Homeland May help with National Métis Nation representation links to governing members policy and governance information
Available Métis Nation Homeland (varies by governing member)
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami Representative organization
National representational organization protecting and advancing Inuit rights and interests.
Who it serves Inuit communities, organizations, and individuals seeking national Inuit representation May help with Inuit rights advocacy national policy coordination research and public affairs on Inuit priorities
Available Inuit Nunangat and Canada-wide representation
Native Women's Association of Canada Advocacy organization
Policy, programs, and advocacy for Indigenous women, girls, 2SLGBTQQIA+, and gender-diverse people.
Who it serves Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit, LGBTQ+, and gender-diverse people May help with Policy advocacy research programs on safety, health, and justice for Indigenous women and gender-diverse people
Available Canada-wide
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada Advocacy organization
National charity advancing health, safety, and well-being for Inuit women and gender-diverse Inuit.
Who it serves Inuit women and gender-diverse Inuit seeking health, safety, and wellness resources May help with Health promotion family violence prevention resources research and policy on Inuit women's well-being
Available Canada-wide (Inuit focus)
First Nations housing and infrastructure (ISC) Official government program
Indigenous Services Canada programs for First Nations housing, infrastructure, and community facilities on reserve and in related settings.
Who it serves First Nations communities and housing providers on reserve and in related settings May help with Housing program information infrastructure funding community facilities support
Available First Nations communities across Canada Funding is typically community-level rather than individual applications through this portal.
Métis Nation housing and programs Official government program
Housing and related supports through Métis Nation governing members; eligibility and registry rules vary by region.
Who it serves Métis citizens seeking housing or related supports through Métis Nation governing members May help with Housing program navigation links to provincial Métis Nation housing initiatives
Available Varies by Métis Nation governing member Programs and eligibility rules vary by citizenship, registry, treaty area, or beneficiary status. Confirm details with the organization before applying.
BC Assembly of First Nations Representative organization
Provincial organization advocating for First Nations title, rights, and jurisdiction in B.C.
Who it serves BC First Nations seeking provincial-level advocacy and policy updates May help with Title and rights advocacy jurisdiction and governance policy in British Columbia
Available British Columbia
First Nations Health Authority Indigenous-led service
First provincial First Nations health authority. Plans and funds health programs for First Nations in B.C.
Who it serves First Nations people in British Columbia accessing health programs and services May help with Health program planning and funding community health supports BC First Nations health system navigation
Available British Columbia
Métis Nation British Columbia Indigenous government
Recognized Métis government for B.C.: citizenship, programs, and nation representation.
Who it serves Métis citizens in British Columbia May help with Citizenship and registry Métis Nation BC programs community and governance services
Available British Columbia
Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations Representative organization
Political voice for Treaty 6 First Nations in Alberta and related treaty advocacy.
Who it serves Treaty 6 First Nations in Alberta May help with Treaty advocacy political coordination shared policy work for member Nations
Available Treaty 6 territory in Alberta
Treaty 7 First Nations Chiefs' Association Representative organization
Represents member First Nations of Treaty 7 in southern Alberta.
Who it serves Treaty 7 First Nations in southern Alberta May help with Political representation treaty advocacy for member First Nations
Available Southern Alberta (Treaty 7)
Treaty 8 First Nations of Alberta Representative organization
Advocacy and governance support for Treaty 8 First Nations in northern Alberta.
Who it serves Treaty 8 First Nations in northern Alberta May help with Governance support treaty advocacy for member Nations
Available Northern Alberta (Treaty 8)
Métis Nation of Alberta Indigenous government
Métis government for Alberta: registry, programs, and rights-based representation.
Who it serves Métis citizens in Alberta May help with Registry and citizenship Métis Nation of Alberta programs rights-based representation
Available Alberta
Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Representative organization
Represents Saskatchewan First Nations on treaty rights, governance, and programs.
Who it serves Saskatchewan First Nations seeking treaty and governance representation May help with Treaty rights advocacy governance coordination shared programs for member Nations
Available Saskatchewan
Métis Nation–Saskatchewan Indigenous government
Métis government for Saskatchewan: citizenship, services, and legislative assembly.
Who it serves Métis citizens in Saskatchewan May help with Citizenship Métis Nation–Saskatchewan programs legislative assembly information
Available Saskatchewan
Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Representative organization
Provincial advocacy organization for First Nations in Manitoba.
Who it serves Manitoba First Nations seeking provincial advocacy May help with Provincial policy advocacy coordination on First Nations priorities in Manitoba
Available Manitoba
Manitoba Métis Federation Indigenous government
Recognized Métis government for Manitoba: programs, citizenship, and self-government implementation.
Who it serves Métis citizens in Manitoba May help with Citizenship Manitoba Métis Federation programs self-government implementation updates
Available Manitoba
Chiefs of Ontario Representative organization
Coordinating body supporting Ontario First Nations in sovereignty, health, education, and more.
Who it serves Ontario First Nations seeking coordination on sovereignty, health, education, and governance May help with Provincial First Nations coordination policy and advocacy support for member Nations
Available Ontario
Anishinabek Nation Representative organization
Political advocate for member Anishinabek First Nations across Ontario.
Who it serves Member Anishinabek First Nations in Ontario May help with Political advocacy treaty and governance support for Anishinabek Nations
Available Ontario (Anishinabek territory)
Nishnawbe Aski Nation Representative organization
Political territorial organization for 49 First Nations in northern Ontario.
Who it serves First Nations in northern Ontario (Nishnawbe Aski Nation territory) May help with Territorial political organization advocacy for 49 northern Ontario First Nations
Available Northern Ontario
Métis Nation of Ontario Indigenous government
Métis government for Ontario: registry, programs, and community councils.
Who it serves Métis citizens in Ontario May help with Registry Métis Nation of Ontario programs community council information
Available Ontario
Tungasuvvingat Inuit Indigenous-led service
Urban Inuit community hub in Ontario (Ottawa HQ, Toronto office): culture, housing, wellness, and social supports.
Who it serves Urban Inuit in Ontario, especially Ottawa and Toronto May help with Cultural programming housing supports wellness and social services community navigation
Available Ottawa (head office) and Toronto
Assembly of First Nations Quebec-Labrador (APNQL) Representative organization
Political organization of Chiefs for First Nations in Quebec and Labrador.
Who it serves First Nations in Quebec and Labrador May help with Political organization of Chiefs provincial and regional First Nations advocacy
Available Quebec and Labrador
Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat Representative organization
Policy and research support for Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqiyik, Passamaquoddy, Peskotomuhkati, and Innu Nations.
Who it serves Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqiyik, Passamaquoddy, Peskotomuhkati, and Innu Nations in Atlantic Canada May help with Policy research intergovernmental coordination technical support for Atlantic First Nations
Available Atlantic provinces
Council of Yukon First Nations Indigenous government
Central advocacy body for Yukon First Nations self-government and programs.
Who it serves Yukon First Nations and citizens May help with Self-government advocacy Yukon First Nations program coordination
Available Yukon
GNWT: Department of Indigenous Affairs Official government program
Territorial entry point for Indigenous affairs, devolution, and intergovernmental relations in the NWT.
Who it serves Residents and communities in the Northwest Territories seeking territorial Indigenous affairs information May help with Territorial Indigenous affairs entry point devolution and intergovernmental relations information
Available Northwest Territories
Tłı̨chǫ Government Indigenous government
Self-government authority for Tłı̨chǫ citizens and lands in the Northwest Territories.
Who it serves Tłı̨chǫ citizens and communities May help with Self-government services land and resource governance citizen programs
Available Northwest Territories (Tłı̨chǫ communities)
Dene Nation Representative organization
Advocacy organization representing Dene in Denendeh (NWT).
Who it serves Dene in Denendeh (Northwest Territories) May help with Dene advocacy political representation shared policy work
Available Northwest Territories
Gwich'in Tribal Council Indigenous government
Self-government and program authority for Gwich'in beneficiaries in the NWT and Yukon.
Who it serves Gwich'in beneficiaries in the Northwest Territories and Yukon May help with Self-government programs beneficiary services community governance
Available Northwest Territories and Yukon
Sahtu Secretariat Inc. Indigenous government
Political and administrative body for Sahtu Dene and Métis comprehensive land claim beneficiaries.
Who it serves Sahtu Dene and Métis comprehensive land claim beneficiaries May help with Political and administrative coordination land claim implementation support
Available Sahtu region, Northwest Territories
Inuvialuit Regional Corporation Indigenous government
Inuvialuit self-government and beneficiary programs in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region (western NWT).
Who it serves Inuvialuit beneficiaries in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region May help with Self-government programs beneficiary services economic and community initiatives
Available Western Northwest Territories (Inuvialuit Settlement Region)
Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Representative organization
Inuit representative organization for rights, benefits, and implementation under the Nunavut Agreement.
Who it serves Inuit beneficiaries under the Nunavut Agreement May help with Inuit rights implementation benefits and program information Nunavut Agreement updates
Available Nunavut
Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary Indigenous-led service
Urban Indigenous hub for culture, housing, outreach, and community services in Calgary.
Who it serves Urban Indigenous people in Calgary May help with Cultural programming housing and outreach community services local navigation
Available Calgary, Alberta
Canadian Native Friendship Centre (Edmonton) Indigenous-led service
Long-standing Edmonton Friendship Centre offering language, culture, community programs, and connections to local supports.
Who it serves Urban Indigenous people in Edmonton May help with Language and culture programs community services connections to local supports
Available Edmonton, Alberta
Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society Indigenous-led service
Edmonton-based Indigenous organization focused on healing, prevention, and family supports.
Who it serves Indigenous individuals and families in Edmonton seeking healing and prevention supports May help with Traditional healing family supports prevention programming wellness services
Available Edmonton, Alberta
Native Canadian Centre of Toronto Indigenous-led service
Downtown Toronto Friendship Centre: programs for youth, seniors, culture, and community wellness.
Who it serves Urban Indigenous people in downtown Toronto May help with Youth and senior programs cultural activities community wellness
Available Toronto, Ontario
Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre Indigenous-led service
Cultural centre and services for Indigenous people in Toronto: counselling, youth, and community programs.
Who it serves Indigenous people in Toronto seeking cultural and community services May help with Counselling youth programming cultural centre activities community supports
Available Toronto, Ontario
Winnipeg Indigenous Friendship Centre Indigenous-led service
Revitalized urban Indigenous hub in Winnipeg’s North End: gathering space and community-led initiatives.
Who it serves Urban Indigenous people in Winnipeg, especially the North End May help with Community gathering space community-led initiatives local programming
Available Winnipeg, Manitoba
Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society Indigenous-led service
East Vancouver hub for housing, wellness, youth, employment, and cultural programming since 1963.
Who it serves Urban Indigenous people in East Vancouver May help with Housing wellness youth and employment programs cultural programming
Available East Vancouver, British Columbia
Native Friendship Centre of Montreal Indigenous-led service
Comprehensive services hub for urban Indigenous people in Greater Montreal.
Who it serves Urban Indigenous people in Greater Montreal May help with Comprehensive community services local program navigation cultural and social supports
Available Greater Montreal, Quebec
Native Women's Shelter of Montreal Indigenous-led service
Shelter and holistic supports for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis women and children.
Who it serves First Nations, Inuit, and Métis women and children needing shelter or holistic supports May help with Emergency shelter holistic supports for women and children safety planning
Available Montreal, Quebec
Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre Indigenous-led service
Halifax-based Friendship Centre: culture, education, housing, health, and justice-related supports.
Who it serves Urban Indigenous people in Halifax May help with Culture and education housing and health navigation justice-related supports
Available Halifax, Nova Scotia
Odawa Native Friendship Centre Indigenous-led service
Ottawa Friendship Centre: children, youth, wellness, food security, and family programs.
Who it serves Urban Indigenous people in Ottawa May help with Children and youth programs wellness food security family programming
Available Ottawa, Ontario
How this directory is maintained Listings are drawn from official government pages and established Indigenous-led or Indigenous-serving organizations. Each entry includes a primary official link, organization type, and last-verified date. MyEligible does not ask about Indigenous identity in the quiz.
Organization type reflects what each body says it does on its official site — not every representative or advocacy organization provides direct individual services. Inclusion is not endorsement; omission is not a judgment about legitimacy.
Program details, hours, and eligibility change. Confirm directly with each organization before sharing personal information. MyEligible does not determine Indigenous citizenship, status, or community membership.
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