Searching for Indigenous Peoples

Comprehensive employment and job search services

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers

• help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Canada-Ontario Job Grant

• financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

A non-profit organization that provides affordable, income sensitive housing for people of First Nations ancestry.

Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills * helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence * specialized services available to Indigenous community

Provides employment and training programs to First Nations, Metis, Inuit: non-status, status, and out-of-province individuals to improve the employability of participants through programs and services

Services include: resume and cover letter assistance * computer and Internet access * job board * fax and photocopier services

Also offers employment and training services including: apprenticeship skills training * employment supports * On-the-Job Training * pre-employment training * purchase of training * self employment training * stay in school programme * training supports * youth internship.

Designed to assist clients and their families who are entering into, involved with or exiting out of the Niagara Health System. The Aboriginal Patient Navigator provides culturally appropriate services that helps individuals and their families better understand and utilize the Niagara Health System.

Services Include:

• Access to Cultural Supports and Traditional Healing
• Coordination of Services
• Advocacy
• Discharge Planning
• Referrals and Linkages to Community Resources
• Community Follow-up

The APN program can help individuals, care-givers and their families better understand their plan of care and treatment options, overcome barriers while in the hospital and in the community, improve communication with service providers, and gain a greater sense of physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual support.

Comprehensive employment and job search services

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers

• help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Canada-Ontario Job Grant

• financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

Comprehensive employment and job search services

• assessment of skills, interests and experience
• job search strategies, including resume preparation
• information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment and training opportunities
• on-the-job training, work experience, help in maintaining employment as well as information and referral to other employment and community services

Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid-off workers

• training program must demonstrate good job prospects
• financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance

Services for employers

• help in identifying human resource skills requirements, matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
• support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Canada-Ontario Job Grant

• financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees
• available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

Open to all who may need additional support in their lives. Supports include, peer counseling, advocacy, connecting to culture, holistic mental, spiritual, physical and social needs, mental wellness support, crisis support, connection to resources, and parenting support.

A Metis specific service offering friendly visiting, security checks/reassurance calls, transportation to medical appointments, information and referral and advocacy for caregivers. Services are offered by volunteers and staff.

A prevention/early intervention program which provides Parenting Education, Support and promotes child development in children. Referrals and home visiting services are available for those in need.

Provides Aboriginal families healthy opportunities for the development of their children through education, family home visiting, service coordination and referrals. The program ensures that families have access and support, inclusive of early intervention and prevention services. Culturally appropriate and wholistic, the program begins during pregnancy and is carried through the critical years of early childhood education.

Addresses the unique needs of urban Aboriginal children. Every child's needs in the program are identified by intake, needs assessment and a client action plan process. Provides programs and services that are culturally based and focused on healthy physical, mental, emotional and spiritual development. Focuses on school intervention and support, and access to cultural and physical activities.

Provides food supplements, counselling, support, education, referral to other services and counselling for at-risk pregnant women. Provides group based programming for women and their families who are planning a pregnancy, currently pregnant or have recently given birth.

Provides services and support to children and their families that address behavioural and mental health needs. Client-based services/support will depend on the needs of the client, however can include:

• service coordination
• crisis intervention
• advocacy on behalf of the client
• referrals
• peer counseling
• one to one activities

Both clients and participants are invited to join in workshops, presentations, healing circles, talking circles, tradition based activities and recreational activities that are offered by the program.

Offers regular weekly programs designed for parents and children. Transportation provided upon request. Topics addressed include: healthy habits, cultural teachings, parenting strategies and resources, child development, community kitchen.

Will assist organizations to design and deliver community based, culturally relevant programs that aim to improve the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of off-reserve Indigenous children.

Provides an alternative to court for Aboriginal adults and youth that have acquired criminal charges.

Aboriginal accused have the option to apply to have their charges diverted (deferred) out of the courts and placed into the Aboriginal Community Justice Program.

Once in the program, a Healing Plan will be jointly created between the participant and trained Community Council Members. The Healing Plan addresses the underlying causes that lead to the offence by establishing conditions the participant will be required to complete during the adjournment period.

A self-development program for Urban Aboriginal at-risk youth. Youth will learn goal setting, leadership skills development, and how to make healthy choices. Activities are culturally appropriate, and directed to improve interpersonal skills, knowledge, attitudes, and enhance values, to promote personal well-being. Eligible youth receive one-to-one support and services, as well as the opportunity to be involved in group activities.

COVID-19: In person programming to resume.

Provides crisis intervention and traditional support services to those who are at risk or are currently experiencing family violence and/or crisis in their lives. These services are available on a one-to-one basis or in a group setting where action plans are developed to help meet short-term and long-term goals of participants. Offers supportive peer counselling, referrals to community agencies, healing/talking circles, cultural events and other forms of support from an Aboriginal perspective.

Addresses the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of individuals. Provides individual support and advocacy services to those who are experiencing barriers to accessing the health care system. Offers active living programs (ie walking program) and workshops and other awareness events around various health issues. Provides assistance with:

• OHIP
• status card renewal
• limited medical transportation
• non-insured health benefits program of Health Canada
• information regarding Medical Services Branch (Indian Affairs) medical coverage

Addresses barriers to education and employment and promotes leadership. Offers group programs for Aboriginal youth.

Provides services and care for people of all ages that have physical disabilities, serious health issues, or those who are frail and/or elderly. Provides assistance in the following areas:

• Medical transportation services
• Medical escorts
• Referrals to community services and Friendship Centre programs
• Preparing forms and applications
• Congregate dining services (includes meal and activity)
• Home visits/friendly visits
• Security checks (in person or over the phone)
• Caregiver Support services (respite and training)
• Advocacy with community agencies
• Access to cultural activities, traditional foods, ceremonies, Elders and Healers
• Assistance with housing issues
• Transitioning from the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) to Old Age Pension
• Locating a family doctor
• Assist in obtaining medical equipment and supplies