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Local Organizations

Local Organizations
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Akausivik Inuit Family Health Team

Health Services

The Akausivik Inuit Family Health Team (AIFHT) 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 for any medical issue

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Gignul Non-Profit Corporation

Housing Services

Gignul Non-Profit Housing Corporation is committed to a holistic and comprehensive approach to housing that includes both those Aboriginal people at risk of losing their housing, or those who are currently homeless

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Innuqatutiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families

Inuit Specific Services 

Formerly the Ottawa Inuit Children's Centre, Inuuqatigiit serves Inuit, children, youth and their families. In partnership with parents and the community, Inuuqatgiit fosters strong families by providing a learning environment that will enhance children’s overall wellbeing, adaptability and strength in a proud Inuit culture.

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Kagita Mikam

Employment Services

Kagita Mikam extends employment and training services to all eligible Aboriginal peoples living in Ottawa. Kagita Mikam was established in 1991 to provide a cooperative working relationship with the Indigenous and local communities, organizations and associations.

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Larga Baffin

Health Services

A full service boarding home for residents of the Baffin Region of Nunavut. Located in Ottawa our goal is to provide, within the limits of our mandate, the best possible atmosphere and service to our clients needing specialized medical care not available in their home communities. At Larga Baffin, we are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality of service possible and are dedicated to providing our team with continuous training and support.

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Makonsag

Children and Family Services

Makonsag offers a culturally-enriched learning environment for indigenous children from infants to preschool. Our educators offer children love, acceptance and understanding while fostering the growth and development of each individual child.

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Minwaashin Lodge

VAW (Violence Against Women) Services

Minwaashin Lodge provides a range of programs and services to First Nations, Inuit and Métis women and children (regardless of status) who are survivors of domestic and other forms of violence, and who may also be suffering the effects of the residential school system. Minwaashin also has a shelter for Indigenous women and their children who are fleeing violence (Oshki Kizis)

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Odawa Native Friendship Centre

Multi-Services

The Odawa Native Friendship Centre (ONFC) is a community-based organization that has provided resources and support to urban Indigenous families for nearly 45 years. ONFC delivers culturally relevant programs and services that empower and build the collective capacity and self-sufficient of Indigenous families in the Ottawa Region

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Tewegan

Housing Services

Tewegan Housing for Aboriginal Youth is a 12 bed transitional home for First Nations, Inuit and Métis women, ages 16 to 29, who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Tewegan offers a safe, culture-based environment, confidential counselling, and life skills programs.

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Tungasuvvingat Inuit

Inuit Specific Services

Tungasuvvingat Inuit is an Inuit-specific service provider that provides social support, cultural activities, counselling and crisis intervention as a one-stop resource centre to meet the rapidly growing, complex and evolving needs of Inuit.

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Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health

Multi-Services 

Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health provides a wide range of medical clinics, social services and support, and youth programs for Ottawa’s 40,000+ Indigenous people. Services are offered in a culturally sensitive way that welcomes, accepts and represents all Aboriginal peoples.

Community Lodges

Community Lodges

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Iskotew Lodge

Community Lodges

Iskotew Lodge, located in Ottawa, Ontario 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. The lodge provides support and guidance for problems in the workplace arising from cultural differences, work-related stress, and differing attitudes. All employees are welcome to make appointments with visiting Elders for individual sessions and spiritual guidance.

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Kumik Lodge

Community Lodges

The Kiche Anishnabe Kumik (Kumik) is a Lodge where federal employees in the National Capital Region 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.

Indigenous Student Services

Indigenous Student Services

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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 (mino-biimaadizwin — “the good way of life”) 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. 

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Carleton University- Ojigkwanong Centre

Indigenous Student Services

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

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Heritage College

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 Pimatisiwin

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.

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University of Ottawa- Mashkawaziwogamig Indigenous Resource Centre

Student Services

The priority for the ARC is to enhance recruitment of First Nations, Inuit and Métis students, and to provide them with the support necessary to ensure their success at the University.

Local Indigenous Organizations

Local Indigenous Businesses
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Beaded Dreams

Local Indigenous Businesses

Handmade & authentic art, gifts and fashion - Beads & craft supplies.

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Adaawewigamig

Local Indigenous Businesses

Adaawewigamig is a social enterprise to support the ongoing work of Indigenous grassroots youth organization Assembly of Seven Generations.

Provincial Organizations

Provincial Organizations
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First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada

Child 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.

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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.

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Ontario Native Women's Association

Advocacy

The Ontario Native Women’s Association (ONWA) 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.

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Women of the Métis Nation

Advocacy

The MNO Women's Council also 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. 

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Métis Nation of Ontario

Advocacy

Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) has established a province wide infastructure 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. 

National Aboriginal Organizations in Ottawa

National Indigenous Organizations

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Assembly of First Nations

Advocacy

The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is a national advocacy organization representing First Nation citizens in Canada, which includes more than 900,000 people living in 634 First Nation communities and in cities and towns across the country.

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Assembly of Seven Generations

Advocacy

Assembly of Seven Generations (A7G) is a national youth led, youth driven, non-profit Indigenous founded organization.

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Congress of Aboriginal Peoples

Advocacy

The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples works collectively with its 11 provincial and territorial organizations across Canada to promote and advance the common interests, collective and individual rights, interests, and needs of its constituents.

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Canadian Indigenous Nurses Association

Health Services

The mission of the Canadian Indigenous Nurses Association is to improve the health of Indigenous Peoples, by supporting Indigenous Nurses and by promoting the development and practice of Indigenous Health Nursing.

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First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada

Child 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.

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Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami

Advocacy

The National Representational Organization Protecting and Advancing the Rights and Interests of Inuit in Canada

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Métis National Council

Advocacy

MNC reflects and moves forward on the desires and aspirations of these Métis governments at the national and international level.

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National Association of Friendship Centres

Advocacy

The NAFC was established in 1972 to represent, nationally, the growing number of Friendship Centres emerging across Canada

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Native Women's Association of Canada

Advocacy

NWAC is founded on the collective goal to enhance, promote, and foster the social, economic, cultural and political well-being of First Nations, Métis and Inuit women.

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Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada

Advocacy

Pauktuutit is the national representative organization of Inuit women in Canada

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The Legacy of Hope

Advocacy

The Legacy of Hope Foundation (LHF) is a national Indigenous-led, charitable organization founded in 2000 with the goal of educating and raising awareness about the history and many legacies of the Residential School System.

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