INDIGENOUS RESOURCES
This page is dedicated to providing access to critical services and supports for Indigenous peoples in Tkaronto. We recognize the unique and ongoing impacts of colonialism on Indigenous communities and strive to ensure culturally safe and relevant resources that honor Indigenous traditions, values, and healing practices. We are committed to supporting the well-being, dignity, and sovereignty of Indigenous peoples in our city.
RESOURCES
TKARONTO Indigenous Peoples Portal
https://live.indigenousto.ca/
Established by the Toronto Aboriginal Support Services Council (TASSC), the TKARONTO Indigenous Peoples Portal (TIPP) is a resource that offers the local urban Indigenous community centralized and timely access to information on programs and services, career opportunities, events and businesses. A broad range of Indigenous- specific information are available to users, spanning areas such as culture and community, health and harm reduction, child, youth and family services, legal services, housing and shelter supports, education and employment, art, advocacy and local vendors. The TIPP highlights the diversity of resources, assets and opportunities available to Indigenous community members including shelter clients who frequently face difficulty accessing culturally appropriate supports and services. The portal can improve capacity of shelter service providers to better support Indigenous clients by enhancing staff knowledge and awareness of and connection to Indigenous organizations and initiatives, identifying new partnership and collaboration opportunities and reinforcing commitment to advancing reconciliation across the organization.
Miziwe Biik
https://miziwebiik.com/
Miziwe Biik is an organization that works with Indigenous communities in Tkaranto and supports them in navigating employment and training services.
Hope for Wellness Helpline
https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1576089519527/1576089566478
The Hope for Wellness Helpline offers immediate help to all Indigenous people across Canada. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to offer immediate support and crisis intervention. Call the toll-free Helpline at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat at www.hopeforwellness.ca.
Thunder Women Healing Lodge Society
https://twhls.ca/
Thunder Women Healing Lodge Society (TWHLS) is a community-driven initiative dedicated to addressing the over-representation of Indigenous women in Canada’s prison system. Founded with an Indigenous-led approach, TWHLS offers trauma-informed, culturally appropriate support to First Nation, Inuit, Métis, and 2SLGBTQIA+ women who are transitioning out of the justice system. Recognizing the ongoing national crisis of Indigenous women’s over-incarceration, TWHLS aims to break the cycle that has historically targeted Indigenous communities—through measures such as Residential Schools, the 60s Scoop, and now the mass incarceration of Indigenous women. The organization focuses on healing and restoration, providing the tools and support needed for women to reintegrate into their communities, reclaim their identities, and thrive, ultimately reducing the number of Indigenous women in jails.
Anishnawbe Health Toronto
https://aht.ca/
Anishnawbe Health Toronto’s mission is to improve the health and well being of Aboriginal People in spirit, mind, emotion and body through both Traditional and Western healing approaches. The programs and services we offer are based on our culture and traditions through a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated healthcare professionals and service providers.
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Advocacy & Research
Toronto Aboriginal Support Service Council
16 Spadina Rd
Toronto, ON M5R 2S7
Tel: (647) 748-6100
Email: info@tassc.ca
Well Living House
Email: blaisg@smh.ca
Children & Family
Native Child and Family Services of Toronto
30 College St (Head Office)
Toronto, ON M5G 1K2
Tel : (416) 969-8510
Email: info@nativechild.org
Cultural & Friendship Centres
Native Canadian Centre of Toronto
16 Spadina Rd
Toronto, ON M5R 2S7
Tel: (416) 964-9087
Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres
219 Front St E
Toronto, ON M5A 1E8
Tel: (416) 956-7575
E-mail: ofifc@ofifc.org
The Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto
191 Gerrard St E
Toronto, ON M5A 2E5
Tel: (416) 963-9963
Email: info@nwrct.ca
Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre
439 Dundas St E
Toronto, ON M5A 2B1
Tel: (416) 360-4350
E-mail: info@councilfire.ca
Employment & Training
Aboriginal Labour Force Development Circle
14 York Rd
Shannonville, ON K0K 3A0
Tel: (613) 771-1627
Email: info@alfdc.on.ca
Miziwe Biik Employment and Training
167 Gerrard St E
Toronto, ON M5A 2E4
Tel: (416) 591-2310
Email: reception@miziwebiik.com
Health
Anishnawbe Health Toronto
Locations:
179 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M5A 2E5 [Tel: (416) 920-2605]
213 Carlton St, Toronto, ON M5A 2K9 [Tel: (416) 657-0379]
225 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M5A 1S4
Hope for Wellness Helpline
Toll-free Helpline: 1-855-242-3310
Online chat: www.hopeforwellness.ca
Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy
282 Parliament St, Main Floor (Toronto Drop-In Centre)
Toronto, ON M5A 3A4
Tel: (647) 490-6339
Seventh Generation Midwives
525 Dundas St E
Toronto ON M5A 2B6
Tel: (416) 530-7468
Email: midwife@sgmt.ca
Southern Ontario Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative
75 Sherbourne St, Unit 222 (Toronto Region)
Toronto Ontario. M5A 2P9
Tel: (416) 203-0133
Email: toronto@soadi.ca
Thunder Woman Healing Lodge Society
413 Dundas St E
Toronto, ON M5A 2A9
Tel: (647) 598-4520
Email: info@twhls.ca
Housing
Anduhyaun Inc.
1296 Weston Rd
York, ON M6M 4R3
Tel: (416) 243-7669
Email: info@anduhyaun.org
Gabriel Dumont Non-Profit Homes Inc.
4201 Kingston Rd
Scarborough, ON
Tel: (416) 286-5277
Email: communityculture@gabrieldumont.org
Native Men’s Residence
14 Vaughan Rd
Toronto, ON M6G 2N1
Tel: (416) 651-6750
Email: general@nameres.org
Nishnawbe Homes
244 Church St
Toronto, ON M5B 1Z3
Tel: (416) 975-5451
Email: nishnawbehomes@rogers.com
Wigwamen
23 Lesmill Rd
Toronto, North York, ON M3B 3P6
Tel: (416) 481-4451
Website: http://www.wigwamen.com/
Legal
Aboriginal Legal Services
211 Yonge St
Toronto, ON M5B 1M4
Tel: (416) 408-3967
Regional Councils & Associations
Toronto Inuit Association
192 Spadina Ave
Toronto, ON M5T 3B3
Email: info@torontoinuitassociation.com
Toronto & York Region Métis Council
75 Sherbourne St
Toronto, ON M5A 2P9
Tel: (416) 977-9881
Email: council@tyrmc.org