Resources & Links
The Pas Friendship Centre Inc. is proud to walk alongside Indigenous-led organizations and allies working to support the health, culture, education, and self-determination of Indigenous peoples. Below is a curated list of trusted external resources — organized by topic and regularly updated by each organization to ensure current service offerings.
National Indigenous Organizations (Canada-Wide)
- Assembly of First Nations (AFN) – National advocacy for First Nations.
🌐afn.ca - Métis National Council (MNC) – Represents Métis people nationally and internationally.
🌐metisnation.ca - Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) – Advocates for Inuit health, rights, and well-being.
🌐itk.ca - Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP) – Represents off-reserve Indigenous peoples.
🌐abo-peoples.org - Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) – Advocates for Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQ+ peoples.
🌐nwac.ca - National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) – Resources
🌐nafc.ca/resources?lang=en | 🌐nafc.ca/resources
- Assembly of First Nations (AFN) – National advocacy for First Nations.
Health & Wellness
- Hope for Wellness Help Line – 24/7 counselling for Indigenous peoples in Canada.
📞 1-855-242-3310 | 💬hopeforwellness.ca - First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (Manitoba Region) – Health programs and services for First Nations and Inuit.
🌐sac-isc.gc.ca - Keewatin Tribal Council (KTC) – Health, education, and social services for northern Manitoba First Nations.
🌐ktc.ca - Klinic Community Health – Manitoba Indigenous Support Line
📞 1-855-242-3310 | 🌐klinic.mb.ca - Northern Health Region (NorMan RHA) – Local health services, clinics, and public health resources.
🌐northernhealthregion.ca - Southern First Nations Network of Care – Resources – Supports First Nations child and family well-being.
🌐southernnetwork.org/site/resources
- Hope for Wellness Help Line – 24/7 counselling for Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Education & Training
- Indspire – Scholarships, bursaries, and mentorship for Indigenous students.
🌐indspire.ca - Post-Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP) – Financial support for eligible First Nations students.
🌐sac-isc.gc.ca - University College of the North (UCN) – Northern Manitoba’s Indigenous-centred post-secondary institution.
🌐ucn.ca - Manitoba First Nations Education Resource Centre (MFNERC) – Supports First Nations schools with curriculum, language, and resources.
🌐mfnerc.org - Louis Riel Institute – Scholarships and educational support for Métis students.
🌐louisrielinstitute.com
- Indspire – Scholarships, bursaries, and mentorship for Indigenous students.
Employment & Economic Development
- Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) – Employment & Training – Support for Métis citizens in Manitoba.
🌐mmf.mb.ca - Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) Employment & Training – Skills training, resume support, and job readiness.
🌐opaskwayak.ca - Northern Manitoba Sector Council (NMSC) – Workforce development in trades, mining, health, and education.
🌐nmscouncil.ca
- Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) – Employment & Training – Support for Métis citizens in Manitoba.
Housing
- Manitoba Housing – Indigenous Supports – Affordable housing programs.
🌐gov.mb.ca/housing - Kinew Housing Inc. – Non-profit Indigenous housing provider.
🌐kinewhousing.ca - Habitat for Humanity – Indigenous Housing Partnerships – Building homes with Indigenous families.
🌐habitat.ca
- Manitoba Housing – Indigenous Supports – Affordable housing programs.
Cultural & Community Programs
- Manitoba Association of Friendship Centres (MAFC) – Provincial Friendship Centre network.
🌐friendshipcentres.ca - Manitoba Indigenous Cultural Education Centre (MICEC) – Language revitalization and cultural programs.
🌐micec.com - National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) – Archives and reconciliation resources.
🌐nctr.ca - New Journeys – A national Indigenous resource hub offering tools, services, and information for individuals and families.
🌐newjourneys.ca
- Manitoba Association of Friendship Centres (MAFC) – Provincial Friendship Centre network.
Legal & Advocacy
- Legal Aid Manitoba – Indigenous Law Services – Legal support with cultural sensitivity.
🌐legalaid.mb.ca - NWAC – Legal Resources – Legal toolkits for Indigenous women and families.
🌐nwac.ca
- Legal Aid Manitoba – Indigenous Law Services – Legal support with cultural sensitivity.
Residential School Healing & Support
- Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) – Healing and cultural support.
🌐irsss.ca - National Indian Residential School Crisis Line – 24/7 support.
📞 1-866-925-4419 - Resolution Health Support Program (RHSP) – Health and emotional supports for survivors and families.
🌐sac-isc.gc.ca - Keewatin Tribal Council – Health & Wellness – Cultural healing for northern communities.
🌐ktc.ca
- Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) – Healing and cultural support.
Local Indigenous Organizations – The Pas & Region
- Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) – Local First Nation providing health, education, economic, and cultural services.
🌐opaskwayak.ca - The Pas Métis Local / MMF – The Pas Region – Programs and services for Métis citizens.
🌐mmf.mb.ca - University College of the North – The Pas Campus – Post-secondary education and trades training.
🌐ucn.ca - Town of The Pas – Municipal services, programs, and community resources.
🌐 townofthepas.ca
- Opaskwayak Cree Nation (OCN) – Local First Nation providing health, education, economic, and cultural services.