Resources for First Nations People

Here’s a list of resources covering education, health, culture, family support, and employment for First Nations individuals and communities.

Indspire
- Scholarships, bursaries, and mentorship for First Nations students in Canada.
- 🔗 Indspire
First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC)
- Educational programs, resources, and advocacy for First Nations students.
- 🔗 FNESC
Assembly of First Nations (AFN) – Education
- Information on funding, post-secondary support, and language programs.
- 🔗 AFN Education
First Nations University of Canada
- Indigenous-focused higher education and cultural programs.
- 🔗 FN University

First Nations Health Authority (FNHA)
- Health services, mental health support, and wellness programs for First Nations communities in British Columbia.
- 🔗 FNHA
National Native Alcohol & Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP)
- Addiction treatment and prevention services for First Nations people.
- 🔗 NNADAP
Hope for Wellness Help Line
- 24/7 mental health crisis support for First Nations people.
- 📞 1-855-242-3310
- 🔗 Hope for Wellness
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) – Mental Health Resources
- Support for First Nations women and families.
- 🔗 NWAC

First Peoples’ Cultural Council (FPCC)
- Language revitalization and arts programs.
- 🔗 FPCC
Canadian Museum of History – Indigenous Stories
- Online exhibits on First Nations history and culture.
- 🔗 CMH Indigenous Stories
First Nations Languages Program – University of British Columbia (UBC)
- Courses and resources for learning Indigenous languages.
- 🔗 UBC Languages

First Nations Child & Family Caring Society
- Advocacy and programs for First Nations children and families.
- 🔗 Caring Society
Jordan’s Principle
- Ensures First Nations children receive proper health and social services.
- 🔗 Jordan’s Principle
Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada – Indigenous Youth Programs
- After-school programs for First Nations youth.
- 🔗 BGC Indigenous Programs

First Nations Development Institute
- Business, economic, and community development programs.
- 🔗 FNDI
First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA)
- Financial services and support for First Nations businesses and communities.
- 🔗 FNFA
Indigenous Works (formerly Aboriginal Human Resource Council)
- Employment and career development resources.
- 🔗 Indigenous Works
Métis and First Nations Youth Employment Program
- Job training and internship opportunities.
- 🔗 Youth Employment

Assembly of First Nations (AFN)
- Political advocacy and support for First Nations rights.
- 🔗 AFN
Native Women’s Association of Canada (NWAC) – Legal & Policy Support
- Advocacy and legal support for Indigenous women.
- 🔗 NWAC Legal Support
Canadian Roots Exchange (CRE)
- Youth-led reconciliation programs and leadership development.
- 🔗 CRE

Turtle Island Resources