Indigenous Family and Student Resources

Edson Friendship Centre

  • Family Support Program - support is available to all families in need, who are experiencing stress, conflict or a variety of other issues
  • Contact 780-723-5494(office) or 780-723-1656 (Laurie)

Hinton Friendship Centre

  •  Mamowichihitiwin Program - support available in the Hinton area
  • Contact 780-865-5189 (office) 

Aseniwuche Winewak Nation (AWN)

  • Provides a variety of programs supporting individuals and families in the Grande Cache area
  • Contact 780-827-5510 (office)

 Metis Nation of Alberta

  • Can provide financial support to Metis families and children who have been affected by COVID-19
  • Alberta Metis COVID-19 support plan
  • Please contact Renay at 780-728-5026 for assistance with applications

 Rupertsland Institute

  •       Provides a variety of support for Metis families - financial, educational

https://www.rupertsland.org/2020/04/07/rli-launches-new-initiatives-to-address-community-needs-in-response-to-covid-19/

 Kids Help Phone

    • Totally private, 24/7, specific help by Indigenous support people for Indigenous students 
  • https://kidshelpphone.ca/
  • Free call: 1-800-668-6868
  • Text: 686868