Winnipeg

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Education

Aboriginal Centre Computer Lab

Aboriginal Centre Computer Lab provides internet access for Aboriginal peoples.

Source: The Aboriginal Centre of Winnipeg Inc.

Aboriginal Circle of Educators

ACE is a network of Aboriginal educators who work together to advance Aboriginal education and to include Aboriginal content across the curriculum.

Aboriginal Education Awards

Through this award program, the Business Council of Manitoba offers financial support and employment opportunities to Aboriginal citizens who attend post-secondary institutions in the province.

Source: Business Council of Manitoba

Aboriginal Literacy Foundation, Inc.

Provides literacy programming, upgrading to Adult Basic Education (10) and now has engaged in a partnership to provide accredited grade 12 diplomas to participants interested in completing grade 12.

Aboriginal Student Centre

This page from the Aboriginal Student Centre lists the cultural services provided, the upcoming events, the programs available, and provides contact information of various Aboriginal related programs and services.

Source: University of Manitoba

Aboriginal Student Services Centre

Establishes bridges between students' cultural backgrounds and the culture of the university, and between their remote home communities and the home they establish in the city while pursuing their education.

Source: University of Winnipeg

Aboriginal Student Support and Community Relations

Works cooperatively with the community, students, and staff to ensure Aboriginal students have access to the supports and services needed to successfully complete their program at Red River College.

Source: Red River College

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Employment

Aboriginal Health Programs

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Aboriginal people at all levels within its workforce.

Source: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Aboriginal Youth Internship Program (AYIP)

The AYIP provides an opportunity for local high school students to access work experience and employment opportunities that might not otherwise be readily available to them.

Source: Government of Manitoba; Education, Citizenship and Youth

AMIK.CA – Anishinabek Consultants Inc.

AMIK is an employment website connecting employers to Aboriginal workers, who can post their resume and cover letter directly on the site.

Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development

The Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development (CAHRD) is a community-driven, non-profit human resource development organization serving Winnipeg's Aboriginal community.

Employment and Training Services – A Guide to Winnipeg for Aboriginal Newcomer

Employment, Education and Training Services is a guide to Winnipeg for an Aboriginal newcomer.

Source: Government of Manitoba; Education, Citizenship and Youth

FireSpirit: Unlocking First Nations and Northern Human Resources Potential

Partners for Careers

Linking ability with opportunity, serving First Nation, Metis and Inuit Manitobans.

Source: Government of Manitoba; Education, Citizenship and Youth

Urban Circle Training Centre Inc.

Urban Circle Training Centre Inc. is a community-based, non-profit organization that has developed expertise in pre-employment training and employment for Aboriginals.

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Friendship Centres

Manitoba Association of Friendship Centres (MAC)

The Manitoba Association of Friendship Centres was established in 1971 as a non-profit body to represent the concerns of the growing number of Friendship Centres in Manitoba.

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Health and Social Services

Aboriginal Health Services

Describes the services offered to Aboriginal patients, such advocacy services, coordination for patients returning to rural or remote communities, and interpretation services for First Nations languages.

Source: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Aboriginal Services

WRHA offers various services to Aboriginal cancer patients and their family members, such as patient advocacy/support, language interpretation and translation, spiritual and cultural care, community liaison and discharge planning.

Source: CancerCare Manitoba

Empowering Our Little Sisters

Empowering Our Little Sisters is a volunteer based mentorship & empowerment program designed to help Aboriginal girls gain confidence, self-esteem and self-knowledge through friendship and relationship building.

Eyaa–Keen Centre Inc.

The Eyaa-Keen Centre, located in Winnepeg, Manitoba, provides therapeutic treatment programs and services that focus on the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical well-being of Aboriginal people.

Family Support Services – A Guide to Winnipeg for Aboriginal Newcomers

This valuable guide to the city has information about a wide variety of programs and organizations in operation that may be assistance to you.

Source: Government of Manitoba; Education, Citizenship and Youth

Four Arrows Regional Health Authority

This regional organization works cooperatively with the community health services and strives to improve health conditions and health services in the Island Lake region.

Health and Safety – A Guide to Winnipeg for Aboriginal Newcomers

Health and Safety informaton for Aboriginal peoples.

Source: Government of Manitoba; Education, Citizenship and Youth

Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre

Maintains a resource centre in Winnipeg that provides culturally relevant preventive and supportive programs and services for Aboriginal families.

Native Addiction Council of Manitoba

The Mission of the Native Addictions Council of Manitoba is to provide traditional holistic healing services to First Peoples through treatments of addictions.

Nine Circles Community Health Centre

NCCHC offers a number of services to assist people living with HIV/AIDS, those affected by HIV/AIDS, and the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender and Two-Spirit community.

Project Opikihiwawin

Opikihiwawin provides cross-cultural education and supports for non-Aboriginal families who have adopted or fostered Aboriginal children. Programs are offered to adult Aboriginal adoptees.

Southern Manitoba First Nations Repatriation Program

The Repatriation Program actively searches for adopted children and birth parents who were affected by the 'sixties scoop' - the widespread adoption of our First Nations Children.

Whaka Pimadiziiwii Pinaysiiwigamic Inc. (Circle of Life Thunderbird House)

The Circle of Life Thunderbird House provides a gathering place for all people and is a cultural center where a number of programs and services are offered to the community.

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Housing and Infrastructure

Housing – A Guide to Winnipeg for Aboriginal Newcomers

Housing – A Guide to Winnipeg for Aboriginal Newcomers provides Aboriginal peoples with information about housing services.

Source: Government of Manitoba; Education, Citizenship and Youth

Manitoba Urban Native Housing Association (MUNHA)

Provides information on the initiatives led by MUNHA, an organization that lobbies federal and provincial governments to increase the number of units for urban people of Aboriginal descent.

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Justice and Policing

Onashowewin Inc.

Onashowewin Inc. is a community based, non-profit organization dedicated to establishing restorative and holistic approaches for achieving justice that take into account the needs and strengths of the community.

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Language, Heritage and Culture

Manito Ahbee Festival Inc.

The Manito Ahbee Festival held in Winnipeg, Manitoba, draws people from across Canada, the United States and abroad, to celebrate the importance of Aboriginal culture.

Manitoba Indian Cultural Education Centre, The

Provincial, not-for-profit charitable educational entity which has as its goal the promoting of awareness and understanding of First Nations culture to individuals and groups within Manitoba.

Manitoba Metis Federation — Winnipeg Region

The Winnipeg Regional Office of the Manitoba Metis Federation promotes the political, social and economic interests of the Metis People.

Metis Culture and Heritage Resource Centre Inc.

The Metis Culture and Heritage Resource Centre Inc. provides access to a wide range of information on history, current events, etc.

Rossbrook House

Rossbrook House is a neighbourhood centre for children, youth, and young adults in Winnepeg, Manitoba, offering a constant alternative to the destructive environment of the streets.

Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport Achievement Centre (WASAC)

The Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport Achievement Centre (WASAC) is an initiative designed to provide opportunities for Aboriginal children, youth and adults to participate in sport and recreation activities within a culturally sensitive environment.

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Services and Directories

Aboriginal Centre of Winnipeg Inc.

The Aboriginal Centre of Winnipeg Inc. (ACWI) is a gathering place for people and a centre to foster new ideas in education, economic development, social service delivery and training.

Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg Inc.

The Aboriginal Council of Winnipeg is a community based, membership driven, Aboriginal organization which serves as a political and advocacy voice of the Aboriginal community of Winnipeg.

Guide to Winnipeg for Aboriginal Newcomers, A

This valuable guide to the city has information about a wide variety of programs and organizations in operation that may be assistance to you.

Source: Government of Manitoba; Education, Citizenship and Youth

Manitoba Keewatinook Ininew Okimowin

Their goal is to lay the foundations for a self-governing legislative body to better serve the interests of their MKIO member First Nation's and citizens.

Manitoba Urban Inuit Association Inc.

the Manitoba Urban Inuit Association (MUIA) is an organization that serves the Inuit community of Manitoba through social outreach programs and services.

Northern Association of Community Councils

NACC's purpose is to be a meaningful lobby group and to improve the quality of life of northern communities by having proactive meetings with ministers and cabinet on important issues.

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