Indigenous Resources
Below are resources and information for those who are Indigenous.
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Hulitan Family and Community Services
Hulitan is an organization that offers counselling services to Indigenous families in the Victoria area. They offer programs that address a range of issues, including child and youth mental health, sexual abuse, and family intervention and re-unification, among...
Métis Crisis Line
This crisis line is a collaboration between Métis Nation British Columbia and KUU-US Crisis Services. The staff have Métis information available like how to connect with your local Métis Chartered Community and information on Métis Service Provider services in 5...
Support Network for Indigenous Women and Women of Colour (SNIWWOC)
The SNIWWOC offers free one-on-one counselling for low-income racialized women. The website includes a listing of biographies for their therapists and further information on qualifications. Proof of low or no income is required. Sign up via the form on the website...
Island Metis Family and Community Services Society
The IMFCSS has a variety of services and programs that are free to the community. They provide online and in-person programs such as; activity groups, cultural supports, fitness groups, life skills and yoga. Location: 345 Wale Rd, Victoria, B.C. Contact:...
New Relationship Trust
Independent non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening First Nations in BC and investing in the capacity development and transformation of First Nations governments and their citizens. NRT supports First Nations in five main areas: governance capacity,...
First Nations’ Emergency Services Society of British Columbia
FNESS is incorporated under the Society Act of British Columbia. They assist First Nations in developing and sustaining safer and healthier communities through providing fire services, forest fuel management, emergency management, and leadership and collaborative...
FNHA Family Resources
The First Nations Health Authority has several programs for Indigenous families to assist with healthy pregnancies, maternal health and health of young children, available at the website below. A video series of elder advice for expectant or new mothers is also...
Surrounded by Cedar Child Camp and Family Services
Surrounded by Cedar serves to support urban indigenous communities in the continued reclaiming of traditional systems of caring for and protecting children. Their programs include child and youth counselling as well as a host of other resources in family care. For...
People of Colour Online Classroom
POC Online Classroom is a collection of resources, zines and online tutorials for and by people of colour about a range of topics, from intersectional feminism and the nature of white supremacy to effective organizing and self care resources. Website:...