The Algonquins of Ontario (AOO) are on a journey of survival, rebuilding and self-sufficiency – a journey of reconciliation. This journey began nearly 250 years ago when the first Algonquin Petition was submitted to the Crown in 1772.
Algonquins have lived in present-day Ontario for thousands of years before Europeans arrived. Today, the AOO are comprised of ten Algonquin communities.
Website of the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation. Pikwakanagan is situated on the shores of Golden Lake and the Bonnechere River in Renfrew County. Pikwakanagan is the origin of the world’s largest birch bark canoe, the first Algonquin woman Chief in all of Canada and Algonquin actor Paul Benoit.
The Caring Society stands with First Nations children, youth and families so they have equitable opportunities to grow up safely at home, be healthy, get a good education and be proud of who they are.
The Inuit Child First Initiative (ICFI) ensures Inuit children have access to the essential health, social and educational products, services and supports they need, when they need them. ICFI recognizes intergenerational trauma from the legacy of colonization and all requests are reviewed with a substantive equality lens.
Gignul Non-Profit Housing Corporation is committed to a holistic and comprehensive approach to housing that includes both Indigenous people at risk of losing their housing, or those who are currently homeless.
Gignul, working in partnership with other Indigenous organizations, focuses on both short and long term solutions, including supportive shelters to affordable, independent living.
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.
Their vision is to enrich Canada through Indigenous education and by inspiring achievement. In partnership with Indigenous, private and public sector stakeholders, Indspire educates, connects and invests in First Nations, Inuit and Métis people so they will achieve their highest potential.
Jordan's Principle is a principle that ensures there is substantive. equality and that there are no gaps in publicly-funded health, social and education programs, services and supports for First. Nations children.
Mādahòkì Farm is located on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Nation at 4420 West Hunt Club Road. Mādahòkì means “to share the land” in the Anishnaabe language and reflects the agriculture and the Indigenous community focus.
Mādahòkì Farm is a safe space where Indigenous communities can reconnect with the land through both healing and wellness programs and social enterprise opportunities. It will help to work towards greater understanding and reconciliation with all Canadians through sharing the traditional teachings and gifts of the land from an Indigenous perspective.
Mashkiwizii Manido is a Federally recognized Not for Profit Corporation that focuses on the overall health and well being of the Urban Indigenous Population of Renfrew County and surrounding Area. They focus on providing culturally specific services and programs developed by, implemented and delivered by Indigenous Peoples for Indigenous Peoples and their families. These programs include mental health, addictions, trauma supports, 60's scoop, residential schools, truth and reconciliation, intergenerational trauma, impacts of colonization, and walking a journey of healing.
In 1993, the Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) was established through the will of Métis people and Métis communities coming together throughout Ontario to create a Métis-specific governance structure. Prior to 1993, Métis had been involved in pan-Indigenous lobby groups and organizations. The MNO was not created to represent all individuals and communities that claim to be Métis, but those individuals and communities that are a part of the Métis Nation.
Learn about the support for First Nation, Métis and Inuit students.
The NCTR is a place of learning and dialogue where the truths of the residential school experience will be honoured and kept safe for future generations.
The NCTR was created as part of the mandate of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC). The TRC was charged to listen to Survivors, their families, communities and others affected by the residential school system and educate Canadians about their experiences. The resulting collection of statements, documents and other materials now forms the sacred heart of the NCTR.
Noojimo Health is an Indigenous-owned company that offers culturally safe and timely virtual mental health services for Indigenous people by an Indigenous care provider. We're currently offering counselling services in Ontario, British Columbia and Saskatchewan.
ONECA is an organization comprised of First Nation Education Counsellors that was incorporated in 1985. The Ontario Native Education Counselling Association (ONECA) is founded upon principles that recognize that, although a variety of counselling and educational tools and programs exist in Ontario, the development of Native communities requires tools and programs designed specifically to improving Native Counselling and Education services.
The mandate of the Wabano Centre is to create and deliver services that will prevent ill health, treat illness and provide support and aftercare. Services are offered in a culturally sensitive way that welcomes, accepts and respects all Indigenous people.
We Matter is an Indigenous youth-led and nationally registered organization dedicated to Indigenous youth support, hope and life promotion.
Support Lines
First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness 24/7 Help Line: 1-855-242-3310
Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program, for survivors and their families (Ontario): 1-888-301-6426
Residential School Survivor Support Line: 1-866-925-4419