Indigenous Organizations

Local Organizations

Healing & Wellness Lodges

Student Services

Provincial Organizations

National Organizations

The directory of Indigenous organizations is designed to help community members in Ottawa locate appropriate organizations and services as well as improving communications. The directory reflects the vitality and diversity of Indigenous cultural traditions, organizations, and enterprises within the National Capital Region. The Ottawa Aboriginal Coalition has made every effort to present accurate and up-to-date listings and websites included whenever possible. If you see any errors or omissions, or if you have updated information on any of the programs and services included in this directory, please email our Administrative Coordinator.

Local Indigenous Organizations

Local Organizaton

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Akausivik Inuit Family Health Team

Medical Services

The Akausivik Inuit Family Health Team is dedicated to treating members of Ottawa’s Inuit community and is the only one of its kind in the world. It provides testing, treatment, medications and prescriptions.

Gignul Non-Profit Corporation

Housing Services

Gignul Non-Profit Housing Corporation provides long term housing to First Nations, Inuit and Métis families and individuals through an application process.

Innuqatutiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families

Inuit Specific Services

Innuqatutiit is a multi-service Inuit organization that provides cultural, educational, recreational and social support services to children, youth and families of Ottawa’s growing Inuit community. The centre serves as a major hub of early years and youth services for Inuit families in Ottawa.

Local Healing and Wellness Lodges

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Iskotew Lodge

Healing and Wellness Lodge

Iskotew Lodge was established as a healing and wellness lodge for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal employees of Health Canada and other government departments. It provides an opportunity to gain a greater appreciation and understanding of traditional Aboriginal cultures and practices.

Kiche Anishnabe Kumik Lodge

Healing and Wellness Lodge

The Kumik is a Lodge where federal employees can learn directly from Indigenous Elders through teachings, guidance and advice. There is also a chance to engage in cultural awareness workshops with from Indigenous facilitators to enrich understanding and promote reconciliation.

Local Healing Lodges

Local Indigenous Student Services

Algonquin College - The Mamidosewim Centre

Indigenous Student Services

The Mamidosewin Centre empowers and supports Indigenous students at Algonquin College into the next phase of their lives in a way that is respectful and reflective of Indigenous cultures. The Mamidosewin Centre provides a variety of cultural programs and services to Indigenous learners attending Algonquin College.

Carleton University - Ojigkwanong Centre

Indigenous Student Services

The Ojigkwanong Centre is open to the campus community to learn about and practice First Nations, Inuit and Métis cultures, traditions and worldviews. The Centre for Indigenous Initiatives welcomes and supports Indigenous peoples who work and study at Carleton University, as students, faculty and professional services staff.

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Heritage College - Aboriginal Centre

Indigenous Student Services

The Aboriginal Centre located at Heritage College in Gatineau, provides Aboriginal students with a culturally sensitive and welcoming climate.

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La Cité - Centre Mino Madji8in

Indigenous Student Services

The Center for Indigenous Students is open to all students, but especially Indigenous students. A member of La Cité staff is there to provide information and support for academic progress. There are also meetings, cultural activities and exchanges on traditional teachings.

University of Ottawa - Mashkawaziwogamig Indigenous Resource Centre

Indigenous Student Services

The Indigenous Resource Centre is a culturally safe space which offers a variety of programs and supports designed with First Nations, Inuit and Métis learners in mind. It is a place where you can work, meet your peers or learn from our staff and visiting elders and traditional knowledge keepers.

Indigenous Student Services

Provincial Organizations

First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada

Advocacy

Using a reconciliation framework that respectfully engages First Nation and non-Aboriginal peoples, the Caring Society provides high quality resources to support First Nations communities to empower children, youth and families.

Indspire

Advocacy

Indspire is a national Indigenous registered charity that invests in the education of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people for the long term benefit of these individuals, their families and communities, and Canada.

Ontario Native Women's Association

Advocacy

The Ontario Native Women’s Association is a not for profit organization to empower and support all Indigenous women and their families in the province of Ontario through research, advocacy, policy development and programs that focus on local, regional and provincial activities.

Métis Nation of Ontario - Women's Council

Advocacy

The MNO Women's Council advises the PCMNO on matters pertaining to women and works with community councils, Aboriginal boards, government bodies and women’s groups to assist Métis people with issues of concern specific to women.

Métis Nation of Ontario

Advocacy

Métis Nation of Ontario has established a province wide infrastructure to deliver programs and services for Métis people in Ontario in the areas of Economic Development; Education and Training; Healing and Wellness; Property Services; Intergovernmental Relations; Lands, Resources, and Consultation; and Citizenship and Harvesting.

Provincial Organizations