The Pas Friendship Centre

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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