Community Resources & Links

What Is The Care Closet?

The Mill Woods Care Closet is a food and clothing bank that seeks to meet the needs of those in our community. We provide non-perishable food, lightly used clothing, personal care items, and small household items. We are also available to listen and attend to emotional needs in a safe environment. The Mill Woods Care Closet is run and operated by Calvary Community Church.

8704 Millwoods Rd NW

780-462-8444

Indigenous Organizations Directory

BUS PASS PROGRAMS

Bissell Centre10527 96 Street

Boyle Street Community Services10116 105 Avenue NW

Boyle Street Education Centre10312 105 Street

iHuman Youth Society9635 102A Avenue

Jasper Place Wellness Centre15210 Stony Plain Road

The Mosaic Centre12758 Fort Road

Native Counselling Services of Alberta14904 121a Avenue

The Neighbour Centre10050 81 Ave NW

Old Strathcona Youth Society10325 83 Avenue

Youth Empowerment Support Services9310 82 Avenue

Khair for All is an affordable food box social enterprise.

khairforall.ca

Oliver Centre Wipac Micihta Program

Located at 15830-100A Ave.

This program is a accredited program that opened its doors on February 28, 2019. It offers child care to children 12 months to 6 years of age. The program has a fulltime Cook who supports the children's nutritional needs each day by offering a breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack. The program supports an environment that delivers culturally based and distinct early learning grounded in Indigenous cultures. Combining a holistic and Reggio inspired approach that supports the wellness of children and families in a safe, nurturing, and well resourced program.

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Need a new treaty card?

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Indigenous Advisory Circle

ASBA Indigenous Insights Video Series

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Mental Health Quiz

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NEED FUNDING?

Are you having issues seeking funding for schooling? Below are a list of programs to apply to.

-Dreamcatcher Fund: Deadline December 2021, open to indigenous students without funding from their band and financial need.

-NWAC ISET Funding: Open year round to students with at least one year of study left in their program, for indigenous women.

-Moss Bag Bursary: Deadline November 14th, for indigenous mothers in post secondary, $2,000.

-RBC Indigenous Bursary: Deadline January 2022, grade/financial need based, up to $10,000.

-ATCO Indigenous Education Bursary: Applications open April 2022, $1,000.

-CiCan Paul and Gerri Charette Bursary: Deadline October 1st, 2022. Up to #5,000.

-NiB Trust Fund: Applications open Spring 2022, open to all indigenous students in a post secondary program.

-NWAC Bursaries: Applications open early summer 2022, open to indigenous women in various studies, see NWAC website.

-Anishinabek Excellence Award: Deadline May 2022, open to students within the Anishinabek Nation, $1,500, grades based.

-ONECA: 2 programs, Four Directions Scholarship for graduating students for $1,000, and PS Student Award, deadline July 2022.

-FNIGC National Student Bursary: Essay based, up to $2,500 Deadline January 2021.

-FN Caring Society Bursaries: $2,500, Deadline January 2022

-Sunshine Coast Health Centre: Essay Based Tuition Bursary, Deadline August 1st 2022.

The Family Centre - Free Counselling

Bounce Back Program

Need help managing stress, anxiety or depression?

Mental Health

METIS NATION CITIZENS

Sessions are available 24/7 by phone, video call, or instant messaging, and will provide short-term support in key areas of life such as:

• Improving your personal well-being

• Managing relationships and family

• Addressing workplace challenges

• Taking financial and legal control in your life

• And more

To access this program call 1-877-729-0261

METIS - DENTAL PROGRAM

Through our collaboration with the University of Alberta School of Dentistry, affordable dental hygiene services are available for Métis adults!

For more information on all of our dental programs, please visit albertametis.com or email dental@metis.org