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NOTICE
The Aboriginal Canada Portal closed February 12, 2013. The Digital Aboriginals of True North Turtle Island have intervened. Please visit this web page for more information.
Calgary
Click on the following link to find more information at the provincial level.
Education
- Aboriginal Education
- Facilitates opportunities for Aboriginal students to feel pride and experience success by focusing on their academic, cultural, and individual growth.
- Source: Calgary Board of Education
- Aboriginal Education
- The Aboriginal Education team from The Calgary Catholic School District provides various educational, counselling and cultural services focused on supporting Aboriginal students.
- Source: Calgary Catholic School District
- Aboriginal Youth and Education Strategy
- This page describes the social and cultural programs funded by the United Way of Calgary and Area for urban aboriginal youth.
- Source: United Way of Calgary and Area
- Chinook Lodge Aboriginal Resource Centre
- Chinook Lodge Aboriginal Resource Centre is a space dedicated to serving the learning and training needs of Aboriginal students at SAIT.
- Source: Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
- Native Centre, The
- Provides a culturally appropriate environment that encourages and supports the success of Aboriginal students in their pursuit of knowledge and higher education.
- Source: University of Calgary
- Native Student Centre
- The Native Student Centre at Mount Royal University in Calgary provides social, cultural, academic and health support services for Aboriginal students.
- Source: Mount Royal University
- Piitoayis Family School
- Source: P
Employment
- Aboriginal Employment Program
- This pre-employment/life skills program is designed for women who have been involved in the criminal justice system or who are at risk of becoming involved and aims to help them reintegrate into society.
- Source: Elizabeth Fry Society
- Aboriginal Futures Career and Training Centre
- Describes the career or employment counselling programs and services offered to urban Aboriginal people to create greater opportunities for self-sufficiency and independence.
- Aboriginal Resources
- The purpose of Aboriginal EnviroCareers is to provide both educators and students with a resource to explore environmental careers and gain a greater understanding of the breadth of that sector.
- Source: Building Environmental Aboriginal Human Resources
- Alberta Aboriginal Apprenticeship Project (AAAP)
- The Alberta Aboriginal Apprenticeship Project (AAAP) was established in 2001 to promote apprenticeship and industry training to Aboriginal people, communities, and organizations in Alberta.
- Source: Aboriginal Futures Career and Training Center
- Bridges Program
- This program is designed to meet the emotional and educational needs of women who are reentering the workforce or returning to school.
- Source: Elizabeth Fry Society
- Next Steps - Aboriginal Youth Employment Centre (15 to 24 years old)
- Provides youth with information relating to self employment, funding, education, training and job search sources in Calgary and the surrounding area.
- Source: City of Calgary Youth Employment Centre
- Spirit Staffing and Consulting Inc
- Spirit Staffing & Consulting Inc. is an employment agency committed to providing quality service and professional staff, and provides cost-effective and culturally diverse employees with multilingual capabilities.
- Trade Winds to Success Training Society
- The Trade Winds to Success Training Society is working to ensure that Aboriginal people are positioned to benefit from Alberta's construction industry in careers as boilermakers, ironworkers, carpenters and pipe/steamfitters.
Source: Government of Alberta; Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)
Friendship Centres
- Aboriginal Friendship Centre of Calgary
- Improves the quality of life for native people in Calgary, encouraging equal access and participation in Canadian society respecting cultural distinctiveness.
Health and Social Services
- Aboriginal Health Program
- Develops and implements strategies that will enhance the ability of the Aboriginal and First Nations communities to achieve optimal spiritual, mental, emotional and physical health.
- Source: Calgary Health Region
- Aboriginal Services – Region 3 – Calgary and Area Child and Family Services
- Calgary and Area Child and Family Services recognizes the unique needs of Aboriginal children and their families and has a range of culturally appropriate Intervention Services to meet those needs.
- Source: Children's Services
- Awo Taan Native Women's Shelter
- Awo Taan Native Women's Shelter provieds services to Aboriginal women who come from abusive situations.
- Intensive Residential (see Eagle Moon Lodge Program)
- Eagle Moon Lodge works with Aboriginal youth, families and communities to reduce the effects of substance abuse by providing guidance and support in connecting youth to their cultural identity.
- Source: Wood's Homes
- Kiwehtata Parenting Program
- The Kiwehtata Program is a development program for Aboriginal families living in Calgary with children 0-3 years of age who want to access services to learn more effective parenting strategies.
- Source: Closer To Home Community Services
- Metis Calgary Family Services Society
- Non profit, charitable organization that believes in a culturally appropriate approach to service delivery for Aboriginal Families and Communities.
- Pathways Community Services
- To provide culturally respectful services for children, youth and families in Calgary and area.
- Pekewe Family Reunification Services
- Pekewe House facilitates the preservation and reunification of Aboriginal families involved with Child and Family Services.
- Source: Closer To Home Community Services
- Programs – Family Wellness
- Provides meaningful prevention and intervention services for Aboriginal families who are involved in the Child Welfare System in Calgary or Edmonton.
- Source: Native Counselling Services of Alberta
- Siksika Family Services
- This page provides contact information for Siksika Family Services, which offers child welfare and social welfare services to Siksika members.
- Source: Siksika Nation
- Sunrise Native Addictions Services
- Helps adults, youth and families who want to live free from the harmful effects of alcohol, other drugs and gambling.
Housing and Infrastructure
- Métis Urban Housing Corporation
- MUHC aims to provide affordable, adequate and appropriate rental housing for low and moderate income Métis (and other Aboriginal) families within urban centres in Alberta.
- Source: The City of Calgary
Justice and Policing
- Portfolio: Aboriginal – Diversity Resources Unit
- The Diversity Resources Unit works to increase trust and confidence between the Aboriginal community and police.
- Source: Calgary Police Service
Language, Heritage and Culture
- Aboriginal Programs
- Boys and Girls Club strives to enhance the quality of life experienced by Calgary's Aboriginal children, youth and families by offering a variety of activities.
- Source: Calgary Boys and Girls Club
- Ghost River Rediscovery
- Non-profit organization that offers outdoor and cultural education programs based on Aboriginal traditions and values.
- New Tribe Magazine
- Source: Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth
- Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth
- USAY provides Aboriginal youth of Calgary with opportunities for advancement through various programs, partnerships, services and volunteer opportunities.
Services and Directories
- Calgary Aboriginal Services Guide
- This Guide ensures that Aboriginal people living in Calgary have the most current information on the services available to them.
- Source: The City of Calgary
- Calgary Aboriginal Urban Affairs Committee
- Investigates areas of concern to people of Aboriginal ancestry and makes recommendations on policies and resolutions which would give urban Aboriginal people a more meaningful role within the Calgary community.
- Source: The City of Calgary
- Calgary Urban Aboriginal Initiative
- CUAI's mission is to provide a home for ongoing discussion, coordination, and informed action in support of Calgary urban Aboriginal issues and initiatives.
