If you would like to learn more about First Nations, Metis, or Inuit culture, or would like to access services in relation to cultural and social support, please click on the links below:
Voices of Amiskwaciy is a space that supports the community to create, share, discover and celebrate local Indigenous content online. Hosted by the Edmonton Public Library, there lies a wealth of knowledge and free accessible content for the public!
The CNFC was organized to help aboriginal newcomers to the city with referral services and social and recreational programs. It was, and remains, a gathering place for meetings, social events, and community gatherings.
Today, the Centre continues to provide cultural, recreational and social programming. The CNFC serves approximately 10,000 people annually through various programs, services and functions.
10336-121 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1K8 www.anfca.ca anfca.director@telus.net (780) 423-3138
In Alberta, 21 member Friendship Centres work to improve the lives of urban Indigenous people in their communities. As part of their mandate, Friendship Centres welcome all community members regardless of place of origin or status to partake in their services and programming – they are status blind and non-political, not representing, but supporting and advocating for all community members who seek their support.
This sense of inclusivity has earned Friendship Centres the reputation of caring, culturally driven community organizations who are committed to improving socio-economic situations. Inclusivity is one of the core values of the Friendship Centre Movement.
17533-106 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta, Treaty Six Territory T5S 1E7 www.treatysix.org (780) 944-0334
Treaty No. 6 was signed on August 23, 1876 at Fort Carlton in Saskatchewan. The total area of the Treaty stretches from western Alberta, through Saskatchewan and into Manitoba; and includes 50 First Nations. Provisions in the Treaty recognize the notion of the medicine chest as well as the right to education.
The Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations was created in the Spring of 1993 with the purpose of serving as the United Political voice for those Treaty Nations who are signatories of Treaty No. 6 for the continued protection of the fundamental Treaty, Inherent and Human Rights of the Treaty peoples of those Nations.
The Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations is dedicated to ensuring that the terms, spirit and intent of Treaty No.6 are honored and respected. The right of the Treaty No. 6 First Nations to self-determination must be honoured and respected.
Suite 200, 17304-105 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1G4 www.ikwc.org admin@ikwc.org (780) 453-4592
The IKWC office opened its doors and began operations in the spring of 2017 where it will be a centralized location offering education, policy, language and culture. It provides a repository of information on Treaty No. 6, Treaty No. 7 and Treaty No. 8. Members, and a First Nations directed environment to learn and share information.
9 Mission Avenue St. Albert, Alberta T8N 1H5 www.michifconnections.ca michifculturalconnections@gmail.com (780) 569-0090
Michif Cultural Connections was founded by the Honourable Senator Dr. Thelma J. Chalifoux. She was honoured and proud to be the first Métis woman called to serve in the Senate of Canada in 1997. After retiring in 2004, Dr. Chalifoux founded the Michif Cultural Institute (now Michif Cultural Connections) in the historic Métis community of St. Albert to preserve, promote, protect and celebrate Alberta’s rich Métis culture. We are proud to honour her memory by continuing this important work and ensuring her legacy lives on.
Through leadership and education, Michif Cultural Connections provides programs, facilitates workshops, and exhibits Métis museum artifacts at the historic Juneau House in St. Albert.
We have also established a library and keep archival documents in order to preserve, promote, and protect Alberta Métis history.
10335-172 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1K9 www.ssisa.ca info@ssisa.ca (587) 520-5910
Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Alberta (SSISA) is a non-profit society formed to represent survivors in Alberta, create dialogue and engagement and develop true reconciliation.
Board members include representatives from Treaty 6, Treaty 7, Treaty 8, as well as Inuit and Métis representatives.
10045-156 Street N.W. Edmonton, Alberta T5P 2P7 www.ytced.ab.ca (780) 484-0303
Yellowhead Tribal College is an inclusive and open learning institution in Treaty 6 territory. We provide accredited programs in a flexible, supportive academic environment that nurtures Indigenous cultures and traditions.
The college was established in 1986 by Yellowhead Tribal Council to meet the educational needs of its member nations (Alexander First Nation, Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, O'Chiese First Nation, and Sunchild First Nation). We now offer academic upgrading, certificates, diplomas, and post-secondary courses and degrees to all adult learners.
Where are the Children?
Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada
P.O. Box 3419 Morinville, Alberta T8R 1S3 www.alexanderfn.com info@alexanderfn.com (780) 939-5887
P.O. Box 7 Glenevis, Alberta T0E 0X0 www.ansn.ca (780) 967-5919
Box 29. Enoch, Alberta T7X 3Y3 www.enochnation.ca info@enochnation.ca (780) 470-4505
P.O. Box 219 Maskwacis, Alberta T0C 1N0 www.ermineskin.ca (780) 585-3741
P.O. Box 130 Maskwacis, Alberta T0C 1N0 www.louisbulltribe.ca (780) 585-3978
Box 3086 Spruce Grove, Alberta T7X 3A4 www.michelfirstnation.com Quadbuds@xplornet.com
P.O. Box 70 Maskwacis, Alberta T0C 1N0 www.montanafirstnation.com (780) 585-3744
P.O. Box 1570 Rocky Mountain House, Alberta T4T 1B2 www.ochiese.ca (403) 989-3943
P.O. Box 89 Duffield, Alberta T0E 0N0 www.paulfirstnation.com (780) 892-2691
Suite 890 4445 Calgary Trail Edmonton, Alberta www.papaschase.ca (780) 540-8360
Box 100 Saddle Lake, Alberta T0A 3T0 www.saddlelakecreenation.ca (780) 726-3829
Cree Tribal Administration Building P.O. Box 159 Maskwacis, Alberta T0C 1N0 www.samsoncree.com (780) 585-3793
The Moose Hide Campaign is a grassroots movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and boys who are standing up against violence towards women and children. Wearing this moose hide signifies your commitment to honour, respect, and protect the women and children in your life and to work together to end violence against women and children.
National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Final Report and Calls to Justice
P.O. Box 67195 Northland Village PO Calgary, Alberta T2L 2L2 www.cfarsociety.ca info@cfarsociety.ca (403) 271-2262
11738 Kingsway N.W. 100 Delia Gray Building Edmonton, Alberta T5G 0X5 www.albertametis.com (780) 455-2200
Since its inception in 1928, the MNA is the Métis Government for Métis Albertans with its geographical and legal boundaries being the province of Alberta. The MNA is governed by a Provincial Council, comprised of a Provincial President and Vice-President, and six (6) regional Presidents and Vice-Presidents, all democratically elected.
Together, this Council work toward the mandate of the MNA, which supports practices of transparency, accountability and inclusiveness for Métis Albertans in governments’ policy and decision-making processes, and overall, promotes and facilitates the advancement of Métis people through self-reliance, self-determination and self-management.
17304-105 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1G4 www.yellowheadtribalcouncil.ca (587) 524-0180
The Yellowhead Tribal Council was created to provide an integration of services and programs to develop tribal control of economic, social, cultural, and other developmental thrusts within its member tribes.
10335 172 St NW Suite 101 Edmonton, AB T5S 1K9 www.msgc.ca
14904-121a Ave N.W. Edmonton, Alberta T5V 1A3 www.ncsa.ca (780) 451-4002
From its origins as a single court worker program, NCSA has grown into an agency focused on social justice for Aboriginal people. For 45 years, NCSA has assisted Aboriginal people gain fair and equitable access to the justice, children’s services and corrections systems in Alberta.
24/7 Crisis Line: 1-844-413-6649 General inquiries: 1-888-495-6588
The National Inquiry’s Final Report reveals that persistent and deliberate human and Indigenous rights violations and abuses are the root cause behind Canada’s staggering rates of violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA people. The two volume report calls for transformative legal and social changes to resolve the crisis that has devastated Indigenous communities across the country.
The Final Report is comprised of the truths of more than 2,380 family members, survivors of violence, experts and Knowledge Keepers shared over two years of cross-country public hearings and evidence gathering. It delivers 231 individual Calls for Justice directed at governments, institutions, social service providers, industries and all Canadians.
Rm 2, 9538 107 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5H 0T7 www.creatinghopesociety.ca (780) 477-7961
18104-102 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1S7 www.iaaw.ca (780) 479-8195
332, The Orange Hub, 10045-156 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5P 2P7 www.redroadjourney.ca (780) 471-2750
17533-106 Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5S 1E7 www.tcetsa.ca (780) 481-8585