SUPPORTS

Community Support From Our Member Agencies

Through the Indigenous Community Support Fund’s urban and off-reserve stream, the Government of Canada is funding 4 Indigenous organizations in the GTA that offer much-needed services to First Nations and Indigenous Peoples during the current #COVID19 pandemic. This critical funding will go towards purchasing protective equipment, providing food services, emergency hotel sheltering costs, education and learning supports for children and youth, and other important services. Have a look at this video below to see how this funding has provided the ability for our agencies to continue their essential service work.

NATIVE CANADIAN CENTRE OF TORONTO

Serving Lunches To Go at the Front Door and Hampers
11am-1pm, Monday to Friday until further notice.
Location: 16 Spadina Rd. Toronto, M5R 2S7

Program Updates: As precautionary measures to COVID-19 all programs are postponed & closed. Ensuring our most vulnerable clients are getting the assistance they need, staff are checking voicemails & emails.

Virtual Programming: Available through Facebook live: www.facebook.com/nativecentre/

Last Updated: October 16, 2020

Join us for the 2020 ONLINE Toronto Indigenous Artisan Marketplace!

Shop local! Toronto’s 100% authentic,
  handmade, Indigenous arts & crafts
  artisan marketplace! All local vendors
  selling traditional & contemporary
  jewelry, moccasins, paintings, bead
  work, dream catchers, clothing, and
  more! Your best chance to purchase
  something special for that special
  someone this Christmas season!

WHERE: The Marketplace will operate ONLINE from the NCCT WEBSITE and this Facebook Event page: fb.me/e/3IGAIbc5C
WHEN: November 13th - 22nd 10 am - 4 pm

Details:

Daily Facebook Live streams featuring Artist Interviews and product demos!
Multiple daily prize giveaways generously donated by our artists!
Live music performances!
Live cooking classes!
Shop direct from our local artists & save!

For more information please contact: Courtney.Cada@ncct.on.ca or phone 647-955-1235

TORONTO COUNCIL FIRE AND NATIVE CULTURAL CENTRE

Daily Meals To Go and Food Supports
Providing 3 take-away meals per day

Location: 439 Dundas Street East
Toronto, M5A 2B1

Virtual Programming via Zoom (must register to join):
www.facebook.com/TOCouncilFire/

Last Updated: October 16, 2020

NATIVE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES OF TORONTO

Supplying Food Hampers
&
Providing Youth Take Away Meals
Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
Saturdays 11am – 5pm

Contact: 416-969-8510 x 3141 or email;
Wilson@nativechild.org or
jwilson@nativechild.org or
smccarthy@nativechild.org

Virtual Programming: via Zoom
Registration needed to gain access to Zoom link

https://www.facebook.com/nativechildandfamily/

Last Updated: October 16, 2020

TORONTO INUIT ASSOCIATION

Virtual Programming:
www.eventbrite.ca/o/toronto-inuit-association-30078256204

Last Updated: October 16, 2020

2-SPIRITED PEOPLE OF THE FIRST NATIONS

Offering a Community Support Food Program
*priority for existing members*

Providing a Support Hotline: 4370-288-7963

Contact to arrange a drop off: director@2spirits.org or 437-249-6837

Last Updated: October 16, 2020

GABRIEL DUMONT HOMES

Food Supports for Residents

Contact: communitypartnership@gabrieldumont.org
or Call: 416-988-0346

GDNP Homes update as of April 2, 2020

Have a Pandemic Relief staff member specifically for cleaning/sanitizing all common areas daily
Have launched access to Traditional Practitioners/Healers/Elders via phone call one on one scheduled times.
Here is the Facebook link for one Grandmother in Serpent River who is holding FB Live events for community https://www.facebook.com/isabelle.meawasige
Will continue to be accessible as a drop point for fresh produce, or assist in any way needed

Last Updated: October 16, 2020

ONTARIO ABORIGINAL HIV/AIDS STRATEGY

The Drop-In Centre (282 Parliament Street) is closed and all programs suspended until further notice.

In response to the COVID emergency system in Ontario, Oahas is limiting its program deliver to harm reduction supplies distribution and providing remote support to Indigenous Peoples living with HIV/AIDS and the at-risk community in the province.
To reach any of our workers, please call 1-800-743-8851

Last Updated: October 16, 2020

NATIVE WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTRE OF TORONTO

In light of COVID-19, NWRCT has come to the very difficult decision to temporarily close its doors, postponing all programs and services until further notice. This has been decided for the overall health, safety and protection of our clients, employees, and community members during these uncertain times. This decision came into effect March 20th at 3pm.

NWRCT will continue to work diligently to monitor the situation and the needs of the community, and continue to reassess operations as required.

NWRCT is committed to our community healing, thus our Traditional Healers are working remotely with clients as required. In addition to this, we recognize our services offer essential supports to those in need, thus, if you require support, referrals, or for any other inquiries please contact ed.admin@nwrct.ca for direction to a key management member of the Centre who will work remotely to address and meet your needs.

Virtual Programming via Zoom: Must Register: www.facebook.com/nwrct/

Last Updated: October 16, 2020

Aboriginal Legal Services

In response to the latest recommendations from health officials to slow the spread of COVID-19 ALS will be transitioning to a remote work environment.

Effective Tuesday March 17, 2020 our offices will be closed to the public until further notice.
ALS will;

Continue to serve clients but will do so as much as possible via phone 416-408-4041 or toll free 1-844-633-2886
Continue to prepare Gladue reports and Gladue Letters
Continue to provide Courtworker services to the Toronto courts
Suspend our walk-in service Suspend Community Council and Giiwedin Anang circles Suspend all groups.
Suspend all notarizing and commissioning of documents Suspend all public legal education and outreach activities

Last Updated: October 16, 2020

Miziwe Biik Employment and Training

As we enter the Stage 3 of provincial re-opening we will continue to provide modified employment and training services to clients by phone, email and virtually. Our office is set to open around mid-September.

Upcoming cheque pick-up will happen every Friday between 10-12 unless stated otherwise.
Visit our Projects page to learn about available funding opportunities for Employers and Clients.
Check out our new job postings and all other active jobs on our Job Board.
Email justin@miziwebiik.com to attend upcoming online WHMIS and Food Handler workshops.
Need academic support for school or to help homeschool your kids? Connect with our instructor at tim@miziwebiik.com.

Any further questions can be directed to reception@miziwebiik.com who will direct you to the appropriate staff member. Please email instead of calling the office so we can respond.

Upcoming Virtual Workshops

Register for the WHMIS and Food Handler workshops with Kachina@miziwebiik.com.
Attend the Employment Workshop without registration by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/g5azDGb

Last updated: October 16, 2020

Additional Supports

Do you need information about financial assistance, mental health support, employment support, childcare, housing, food, clothing and shelter?
Find help at 211central.ca or call/chat/text/email 2-1-1.