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Domestic/Relationship Violence Fact Sheet:
This factsheet provides information on family violence.
You Are Not Alone: a Toolkit for Aboriginal women escaping domestic violence
This toolkit was created by the Native Women’s Association of Canada to give survivors information and strategies to make healthy and positive changes.
The Healing Journey Toolkit & Website:
This toolkit & website offers culturally sensitive resources about family violence prevention in Indigenous communities.
Creating Healthy Personal Relationships: An Information Booklet for Aboriginal Women:
This booklet provides information about dealing with abuse or violence in a personal relationship.
Toolkit for Family and Friends: Reconnecting with Native Teachings and Creating Healing Spaces:
This toolkit provides information and strategies to support families and friends to reconnect with their teachings, including borrowing or creating new teachings, and to improve their capacity to support their 2S+/LGBTQ+ family and friends who are survivors of domestic violence or sexual violence or abuse.
Medicine Bundle for Healing Ourselves and Our Communities:
This document provides culturally appropriate resources for Indigenous communities to assist in their ongoing efforts to address family violence and its impact on individuals, families and communities.
Safety Planning for Domestic Violence Using the Medicine Bundle:
This workshop involves a conversation around Safety Planning for Domestic Violence in First Nations communities using UBC’s Medicine Bundle. It is for workers and community members who would like to assist in ongoing efforts to address family violence and its impact on individuals, families, and communities.
National Indigenous Circle Against Family Violence:
The National Indigenous Circle Against Family Violence champions the safety, well-being, and empowerment of Indigenous communities, individuals and families affected by domestic violence. They provide services to help survivors rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.
First Nations Child & Family Caring Society:
The Caring Society works to ensure the safety and well-being of First Nations youth and their families through education initiatives, public policy campaigns and providing quality resources to support communities.
This package provide an overview of the An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children, youth, and families, including key elements and what the Act means for Indigenous families and communities.
Reducing the number of Indigenous children in care:
This webpage provides information from Indigenous Services Canada on An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children, youth, and families.
Clear Skies is a comic that tells the story of Marnie and her kids who live with family violence. With the support of her community, and by learning her legal options, Marnie is able to leave an abusive relationship.
Believe – Ask – Connect is a collection of resources created by Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada to help people help others who are experiencing violence.
Alberta
Family Violence Info Line – Toll-free, 24/7, Multilingual: 780-310-1818
Province of Alberta Family Violence Resources: This page from the Government of Alberta provides a list of key resources for survivors of family violence.
Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association: Offers various programs and services to support Indigenous families and individuals affected by violence.
Native Counselling Services of Alberta: Offers programs to reduce family violence and support Indigenous families.
Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women: Provides support and resources for Indigenous women at every stage of their development, including those facing family violence.
British Columbia
VictimLink BC – 24/7 help line providing crisis support in 130 languages. It can connect you to safe emergency shelter, counseling programs and other treatment and healing programs
- 1-800-563-0808
- TTY 604-875-0885
- Text: 1-800-563-0808
VictimLinkBC@bc211.ca
BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres Anti-Violence Initiatives: This page provides information on services available through the BCAAF for survivors of intimate partner violence.
Ending Violence Association of BC: Provides resources and support for Indigenous communities facing family violence.
Worksafe BC: a factsheet of resources for survivors of family violence in BC.
Helping Spirit Lodge Society: Provides safe shelter and support services for Indigenous women and children fleeing violence.
Kuu-Us Crisis Line Society: Provides a 24-hour crisis line for Indigenous people in British Columbia. They offer support for those experiencing family violence and other crises.
Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society Family Violence Intervention Program: This program was established to foster and nurture safe and healthy family environments and empower families to become active participants in the community.
Manitoba
Province-wide Family Violence Helpline – toll-free, 24/7
- 1-877-977-0007
- TTY 1-888-987-2829
Women and Gender Equality Manitoba: This page from the Government of Manitoba provides a list of key resources available for survivors of family violence.
Ka Ni Kanichihk: Leads women, men, children, youth, and 2 Spirit people to health and balance through learning and healing programs grounded in traditional Indigenous knowledge and trauma informed practices.
Southern Chiefs’ Organization (SCO): Offers the Pathways to Healing Program, which supports healing for those dealing with ongoing traumas, including family violence.
Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre: Offers various programs and services to support Indigenous families and individuals affected by violence.
New Brunswick
Chimo Helpline: 1-800-667-5005 (toll-free, 24/7)
After-Hours Emergency Social Services: 1-800-442-9799
Beauséjour Family Crisis Resource Centre
- 506-533-9100 (daytime crisis line)
- 506-312-1542 (evening crisis line)
Crossroads for Women 24/7 Crisis Line: 1-844-853-0811
Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868
Child Protection Services: 1-888-992-2873
Sexual Violence New Brunswick 24/7 Sexual Assault Support Line: 506-454-0437
Public Legal Information Education and Information Services of New Brunswick: Provides a directory of services for survivors of family abuse.
Gignoo Transition House: Provides shelter and support services for Indigenous women and children facing family violence.
New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council: A community driven project called Looking Out For Each Other assists Indigenous l families and communities when an Indigenous woman goes missing.
Social Supports NB: Provides a directory of services available to people living in First Nations communities who have experienced abuse.
Family Law NB: Provides online resources and publications for victims of family violence, including specific information for Aboriginal women.
Directory of Services for Victims of Abuse in First Nations Communities: provides a directory of service for victims of abuse in First Nation Communities.
Directory of Services for Abusive Partners: This directory sets out helpful prevention services for people who use violence, and find services to help them change their behaviour.
Newfoundland and Labrador
Domestic Violence Help Line – 24/7: 1-888-709-7090
Mokami Status of Women Council: Provides support and resources for Indigenous women facing family violence.
Newfoundland Aboriginal Women’s Network: Offers programs and services to support Indigenous families.
Violence Prevention Initiative: a government-community partnership aimed at finding long-term solutions to violence against vulnerable groups, including Indigenous women and children.
Transition House Association of Newfoundland and Labrador: This service offers housing and income support, counselling, information about the justice system, and court preparation.
Northwest Territories
YWCA – toll free (no TTY compatibility)
- 1-866-223-7775
- 867-873-8257 in Yellowknife
Government of the Northwest Territories Family Violence Resource Page: Resources for survivors of intimate partner violence in the Northwest Territories.
Native Women’s Association of the NWT: Provides resources and support for Indigenous women and families affected by violence in the Northwest Territories.
NWT Family Violence Shelter Network: Offers shelter and support services for Indigenous families.
Nova Scotia
Provincial Domestic Violence Line – 24/7: 1-855-225-0220
Mi’kmaw Family Healing Centres: Provides support and healing programs for Indigenous families experiencing violence.
Nova Scotia Native Women’s Association Cedar House: Offers temporary housing to Indigenous Women and 2SLBGTQQIA+ fleeing interpersonal violence and experiencing homelessness with the goal of reducing the risks associated with trauma.
Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre: The Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre provides structured, social-based programming for Urban Indigenous People in Halifax while serving as a focal point for the urban Indigenous community to gather for a variety of community functions and events.
The Transition House Association of Nova Scotia: Provides transitional services to women (and their children) who are experiencing violence and abuse, including culturally relevant services to Mi’kmaw people.
Creating Communities of Care through a Customary Law Approach: A project to support urban Indigenous and African Nova Scotian women who have experienced violence.
Nunavut
Baffin Regional Agvvik Society – Qimaavik Transition House (Iqualuit) 24/7 crisis line, English and Inuktitut: 867-979-4500
Kamatsiaqut Nunavut Helpline: 1-800-265-3333 (toll-free, 24/7)
Elder’s Support Line: 1-866-684-5056
Emergency Measures 24/7 Line: 1-800-693-1666
Qimaavik Family Violence Shelter: provides 24-hour emergency shelter and crisis intervention to women and children fleeing violence.
Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada: Offers resources and support for Inuit women and families, including a list of available shelters.
Government of Nunavut Resource Page: provides information on shelters available across Nunavut for survivors of family violence.
Ontario
Assaulted Women’s Helpline – Free, confidential counseling, emotional support, safety planning and referrals for women needing a shelter, legal advice or other supports. Available 24/7, province-wide in more than 100 different languages including 17 Aboriginal languages.
- 1-866-863-0511
- TTY 1-866-863-7868
- Rogers, Fido, Bell and Telus – #SAFE (#7233).
Fem’aide – For francophone women, toll-free, province-wide, safety planning and referrals
- 1-877-336-2433
- TTY 1-866-860-7082
Anishnaabe Kwewag Gamig Northern Ontario First Nations crisis line: 1-800-388-5171
Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres: Provides various programs to prevent family violence and support Indigenous families.
Aboriginal Legal Services: Offers legal support and programs to address family violence within Indigenous communities.
Prince Edward Island
Island Help Line: 1-800-218-2885 (toll-free, 24/7)
Adult Protection Services: 902-368-4790
Child abuse reporting
- 1-877-341-3101 (daytime line)
- 1-800-341-6868 (evening line)
Chief Mary Bernard Memorial Women’s Shelter 24/7 Crisis Line: 1-855-297-2332
PEI Family Violence Prevention Services 24/7 Crisis and Support Line: 1-800-240-9894
PEI Family Violence Prevention Services: Provides resources and support for Indigenous families affected by violence. Helpline available at: 1-800-240-9894
Chief Mary Bernard Memorial Women’s Shelter: Located on Lennox Island, this shelter provides safe and supportive housing for Indigenous and non-Indigenous women and their children who are experiencing family violence. They offer various support services, including employment services, parenting, and life skills programs.
Aboriginal Women’s Association of PEI: Offers programs and services to support Indigenous women and families.
Quebec
SOS violence conjugale – Province-wide toll free crisis line, 24/7, toll-free, TTY compatible: 1-800-363-9010
Maison communautaire Missinak: Located in Quebec City, this shelter offers resourcing services for Indigenous women and their families, including those experiencing family violence.
Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal: Offers shelter and support services for Indigenous women and children.
Regroupement des centres d’amitié autochtones du Québec: This website will connect you to friendship centres across the provinces
Saskatchewan
24 Hour Crisis and Abuse Line – 1-800-214-7083
Abused Women’s Crisis Line – 1-888-338-0880
North East Crisis Line – 1-800-611-6349 or 1-800-668-6868
Saskatchewan First Nations Family and Community Institute: Provides resources and support for Indigenous families affected by violence.
The Circle Project: works with the Indigenous community, helping individuals and families reach their full potential.
Help for Indigenous Victims of Crime: this page from the Government of Saskatchewan will connect you with a number of programs aimed to help Indigenous families living in urban areas deal with violence and abuse.
Yukon
Yukon Women’s Transition Home Society: Provides shelter and support services for Indigenous women and children facing family violence.
Supports for Victims of Crime: This page from the Government of Yukon will connect you with a variety of resources for survivors of crime, including family violence.
Yukon Aboriginal Women’s Council: This page from the YAWC provides a list of Yukon agencies that the YAWC supports to foster collaboration in finding solutions for wellbeing and address the issues surrounding trauma and violence among Indigenous women, girls, and gender diverse people in Yukon and Northern British Columbia.