Searching for Indigenous Peoples

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• apprenticeship and training
• individual employment training
• employment placement
• stay in school initiatives
• summer employment

• trauma-informed care
• intake and assessment
• counselling
• wellness planning and ongoing maintenance support
• service coordination and referrals
• advocacy for appropriate services when needed
• play therapy
• sand therapy
• skills training for children and families
• ASIST suicide intervention
• cognitive behavioural therapy
• solution-focused brief therapy
• mindfulness practices

• advocacy
• provide pathways to promote healing through holistic approach ( physical, mental, emotional, spiritual)
• assisting with Navigating the Health Care System
• navigation/accessing services and programs
• linkage to specialized services for Mental Health & Addictions
• accompany youth to their medical appointments (upon request)
• assist with social determinants of health that impact an individuals mental health (i.e. identification, housing, food security, life skills)

• overcome language and transportation barriers
  
• help with completing forms

• join fun activities - reading, storytelling, sing-alongs, games and more
  
• get advice from professionals trained in early childhood development
  
• find out about other family services in your community
  
• connect with other families with young children

• workshops, information and resources on careers and occupations, the local labour market, training opportunities and job search strategies
  
• information on apprenticeship training

• individual support to clarify employment needs and develop an action plan, assist with making decisions, and searching for a job

• placements into employment for work experience and/or on-the-job training

Community outreach and transitional support for First Nations students

Offers computer lab, program information, and admission procedures * peer tutoring * intramural teams * study/meeting room, kitchenette and lounge facilities * weekly social activities * aboriginal workshops * Aboriginal Student Success Advisor provides supports to students * First Nations Student Association

• peer support
  
• free anger management workshops
  
• free self-esteem workshops
  
• referrals to other services
  
• Indigenous holistic healing classes

• help protect children from abuse and neglect by caregivers
  
• support families through early intervention
  
• Indigenous teams available

• Gladue Reports - preparation of Gladue reports for court proceedings
  
• Yoha:te ne kahsen:na (The Road to Your Name) - cultural learning program facilitated by local Indigenous Knowledge Helpers designed for those in the justice system and people supporting those in the justice system
  
• Indigenous Knowledge Keepers Program - Indigenous Knowlege Keepers attend each session of Indigenous Peoples Court. They are a cultural resource to Court personnel, justice workers and clients. They are facilitators of client conferences

• Community Lunches
• Ojibwa Language Circle
• Young Women's Hand Drumming
• Wee Ones
• Young Warriors
• All Kwe!

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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 limited number of non-perishable items
• can be accessed once per month

• prevention through community awareness
  
• education and peer counselling
  
• crisis intervention
  
• addressing underlying mental/emotional issues
  
• women's sharing circle to promote healing and wellness among women in a safe environment for sharing

• peer counselling
• referrals
• Kanawayhitowin Taking Care of Each Other's Spirit
• Indigenous seniors 55+ program
• anger management
• Indigenous women's sharing circle (ages 13+)
• community education and training

• Criminal Court Worker - assists offenders to better understand their rights, options, and responsibilities when appearing before the court. Assists adults and youth charged with criminal offenses to navigate the court processes
• Combined Court Worker - helps navigate Indigenous youth, adults, and families through criminal court, family court and child services
• Indigenous Healing and Wellness - assists individuals to access services, provide crisis intervention, offers traditional supports, provides peer counselling to community members impacted by violence. Services are available on a one-to-one basis or in a group setting

  This program is currently on hold

• Cultural Resource Coordinator - provides access to cultural knowledge by fostering positive Indigenous identity essential to well being and resilience. Services are culturally reflective and prevention-focused, with a focus on maintaining cultural connections to identity, knowledge, traditions, ceremonies, education, training, and traditional support
• Apatisiwin Program Worker - provides services to youth and adults in employment counselling, job preparations (application processing, resume/cover letter assistance, referrals to agencies, etc), purchase of training, apprenticeship skills training, and training supports

  This program is currently on hold

• Pandemic Relief Worker - provides services to individuals/families who are currently positive for Covid-19 or in insolation due to suspected exposure
• Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator - provides a holistic and positive approach to support the needs of mental health and addictions for Indigenous people and their families. Implements programs to improve the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of both clients and their families that are culturally based and foster the learning of self-respect and identity
• Mental Health Peer Support Coordinator - provides networks of support and mentorship to Urban Indigenous people under community supervision orders as they seek to improve their mental health, reduce any harms associated with their behaviours, avoid justice system recidivism, and pursue a Good Mind

  This program is currently on hold

• language and cultural interpretation
• assessment of student's current level of English language and math skills
• recommendations to appropriate programs
• introduction to the Ontario school system