Federal Indian Day Schools Health and Cultural Support Program

Provided by: Government of Canada - Indigenous Services Canada - AKA: ISC

Service Description

Provides supports to individuals who are affected by Federal India Day Schools and their family members. Includes:

  • Cultural support (access to Elders, Knowledge Holders, traditional healers, and ceremonies)
  • Emotional support
  • Professional counselling
  • Transportation (Assistance with transportation may be offered when professional counselling and cultural support services are not locally available)

Information

Eligibility:
Individuals who are affected by Federal India Day Schools and their family members regardless of Indigenous status or place of residence within Kanata / Canada.Family members include:

-Spouse or partner
-Parents, guardians or caretakers
-Children raised by, or raised in the household has been impacted by Indian Day School
-Any relations who have experienced effects of intergenerational trauma associated with an eligible family member's time at an Indian Day School
-Any relative who has been impacted by Indian Day School
Fees:
No fees
How to Access:
Call the local Indigenous Services Canada Regional Office
Documents Required:
Unknown
Language:
English * French
Coverage Area:
Kanata / Canada

Service Locations & Contact Info