Community Programs

The Urban Indigenous Homeward Bound (UIHB) program is a four-year initiative that helps sole-parenting Indigenous women overcome barriers to meaningful employment, well-being, and prosperity.

The Wiingashk Alternative Secondary School Program (ASSP) offers Indigenous learners a culturally supportive environment to complete their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) through a combination of standard curriculum and Indigenous cultural programming.

The Indigenous Families First Program (IFFP) supports urban Indigenous families involved in the child welfare system by providing advocacy, guidance, and culturally informed services to promote family well-being and reunification.

The LGBTQ2S+ Mentor Program at N'Amerind Friendship Centre provides culturally supportive mentorship to foster a safe, inclusive environment for Indigenous LGBTQ2S+ youth, promoting identity, well-being, and community connection..

The Wasa Nabin Program supports urban Indigenous youth ages 13 to 18 through culturally grounded activities that foster positive behaviours, leadership, and well-being, while addressing individualized needs like education, social skills, and violence prevention.

The Akwe:Go Program at N'Amerind Friendship Centre provides culturally grounded support to urban Indigenous children ages 7 to 12, promoting positive behaviours, well-being, and individualized development through one-on-one and group activities.

The Apatisiwin Youth Employment and Training Program at N'Amerind Friendship Centre helps Indigenous youth gain the skills, education, and experience needed for meaningful employment through culturally relevant interventions and personalized action plans.

The Indigenous Family Support Program at N'Amerind Friendship Centre offers culturally-based guidance and support to Indigenous parents and children, fostering early childhood development, family well-being, and community connection through a variety of holistic services.

The Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program at N'Amerind Friendship Centre supports the health of Indigenous mothers and their babies by providing culturally sensitive prenatal and postnatal services, including nutrition, education, and access to traditional teachings.