Indigenous Support

Saskatoon Indian & Métis Friendship Centre offers services that are sensitive to culture and address the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional aspects of clientele.

From the Ontario Association of Children’s Aid Societies.

Culturally grounded, fully confidential helpline for Indigenous women available in 14 languages all across Ontario. Available 24/7. 

Call or Text 1-855-554-HEAL (4325)

Health and wellness resources

First Light is a registered non-profit organization that serves the urban Indigenous and non-Indigenous community alike by providing programs and services rooted in the revitalization, strengthening and celebration of Indigenous cultures and languages in the spirit of trust, respect, and friendship.

Resources and information on services available, protective orders and safety planning

Native courtworker family/youth advocates help Indigenous families as they go through the family court process. A family/youth advocate can help you at any time during a child protection investigation or family court process.

Indigenous Justice Centres offer culturally appropriate information, advice, support, and representation for Indigenous people. Visit their website for contact information for Indigenous Justice Centres across BC.

Parenting After Separation for Indigenous Families is free. The purpose of this course is to provide information to parents, guardians and other family members who are dealing with family issues as a result of a separation or divorce. Issues might include guardianship, parenting arrangements, contact, child support and spousal support.

CPLEA is a not-for-profit organization committed to making the law understandable for and freely accessible to Albertans. A go-to resource for family law in Alberta.