Indigenous supports and services

• Friendship Centre directory
• community programming
• cultural connection
• local service navigation

Indigenous people looking for a local Friendship Centre or community hub

• National policy positions
• treaty and rights advocacy
• public statements on First Nations priorities

First Nations leadership, citizens, and communities seeking national advocacy information

This organization focuses on advocacy, governance, and policy representation. It does not operate as a direct service intake office for individuals.

• Federal program information
• funding and service navigation
• links to NIHB, Jordan's Principle, housing, and community supports

First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals seeking federal programs and services

• Inuit rights advocacy
• national policy coordination
• research and public affairs on Inuit priorities

Inuit communities, organizations, and individuals seeking national Inuit representation and policy information

This organization focuses on national representation and policy coordination. It does not operate as a direct service intake office for individuals.

• Housing program navigation
• links to provincial Métis Nation housing initiatives

Métis citizens seeking housing program information through their Métis Nation governing member

Programs and eligibility rules vary by citizenship, registry, treaty area, or beneficiary status. Confirm details with the organization before applying.

• National policy coordination
• links to Métis Nation governing members
• governance and registry information

People seeking information about Métis Nation governance, registry, and programs through governing members

Citizenship, registry, and program eligibility are determined by each Métis Nation governing member. Confirm details with the organization before applying.

• Political advocacy
• treaty and governance support for Anishinabek Nations

Member Anishinabek First Nations in Ontario

• Political organization of Chiefs
• provincial and regional First Nations advocacy

First Nations in Quebec and Labrador

• Provincial policy advocacy
• coordination on First Nations priorities in Manitoba

Manitoba First Nations seeking provincial advocacy

• Policy research
• intergovernmental coordination
• technical support for Atlantic First Nations

Mi'kmaq, Wolastoqiyik, Passamaquoddy, Peskotomuhkati, and Innu Nations in Atlantic Canada

• Title and rights advocacy
• jurisdiction and governance policy in British Columbia

BC First Nations seeking provincial-level advocacy and policy updates

• Provincial First Nations coordination
• policy and advocacy support for member Nations

Ontario First Nations seeking coordination on sovereignty, health, education, and governance

• Treaty advocacy
• political coordination
• shared policy work for member Nations

Treaty 6 First Nations in Alberta

• Self-government advocacy
• Yukon First Nations program coordination

Yukon First Nations and citizens

• Dene advocacy
• political representation
• shared policy work

Dene in Denendeh (Northwest Territories)

• Treaty rights advocacy
• governance coordination
• shared programs for member Nations

Saskatchewan First Nations seeking treaty and governance representation

• Self-government programs
• beneficiary services
• community governance

Gwich'in beneficiaries in the Northwest Territories and Yukon

• Self-government programs
• beneficiary services
• economic and community initiatives

Inuvialuit beneficiaries in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region

• Cultural programming
• housing and outreach
• community services
• local navigation

Indigenous people in Calgary

• Traditional healing
• family supports
• prevention programming
• wellness services

Indigenous individuals and families in Edmonton seeking healing and prevention supports

• Nehiyawewin (Cree) language classes (in person and online)
• Intake services for Jordan's Principle applications
• Treaty Status registration support
• Youth transition to adulthood services
• 12 Step Medicine Wheel program for women
• Métis jigging and cultural programming

• Call 780-761-1900 to make an appointment for intake services
• Visit 10128 121 St NW, Edmonton
• Office hours Monday–Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (closed noon–1 p.m. for lunch)
• View program pages for class schedules and registration links

Indigenous people in Edmonton seeking cultural connection, language revitalization, youth supports, or help navigating federal programs

Most programs and intake services are free; confirm any fees directly with the Centre

• Culture and education
• housing and health navigation
• justice-related supports

Indigenous people in Halifax

• Youth and senior programs
• cultural activities
• community wellness

Indigenous people in downtown Toronto

• Comprehensive community services
• local program navigation
• cultural and social supports

Indigenous people in Greater Montreal

• Emergency shelter
• holistic supports for women and children
• safety planning

First Nations, Inuit, and Métis women and children needing shelter or holistic supports

• Children and youth programs
• wellness
• food security
• family programming

Indigenous people in Ottawa

• Counselling
• youth programming
• cultural centre activities
• community supports

Indigenous people in Toronto seeking cultural and community services

• Cultural programming
• housing supports
• wellness and social services
• community navigation

Urban Inuit in Ontario, especially Ottawa and Toronto

• Housing
• wellness
• youth and employment programs
• cultural programming

Indigenous people in East Vancouver

• Community gathering space
• community-led initiatives
• local programming

Indigenous people in Winnipeg, especially the North End