Our Programs

Babies/Children

Akwe:go (Children 7 - 12)

This program has been specifically designed to provide comprehensive support to urban Indigenous children between the ages of 7-12 who are at risk. We will provide urban Indigenous children with the support, tools and healthy programming to build upon and foster their inherent ability to make healthy choices.

EarlyOn (Children 0 - 6)

Part of a cohesive system of services and supports for children aged 0-6 and their families, Odawa’s Early Years Child and Family Centre is designed to:

Support parents in their role as their children’s first teachers, enhance their well-being, and enrich their knowledge about early learning and development.
Provide access for children to play and inquiry-based learning opportunities, and experience positive developmental health and well-being.
Provide parents with the opportunity to strengthen their relationships with their children.
And more!

Healthy Babies/Healthy Children

This program is for parents of young children. The Indigenous Healthy Babies Program is designed to ensure that all Indigenous families and their children 0-6 who are at risk of physical, emotional, mental and social problems have access to effective, consistent early intervention services.

Health/Wellness

Food Pantry

Odawa’s Food Cupboard is available to Indigenous families who are in need of an emergency supply of food, baby supplies and pet supplies, which will cover you for two days.

Odawa’s Food Cupboard is open every 2nd Wednesday from 10 am – 2 pm at 815 St. Laurent Blvd. Click on the Learn More button below for schedule.

Healing & Wellness

The goal is to foster improvements in the health and wellbeing of Indigenous individuals, families, communities, and Nations through: provision of equitable access to primary health and healing services and programs, including prevention, treatment, and support, that are culturally appropriate and culturally competent.

Healthy Living

The intent of the Healthy Living program is to improve the health and well-being of urban Indigenous people, and preventing the development of health issues, such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. The program is community-based and inclusive to all.

Intergenerational Trauma

The Intergenerational Trauma program will improve the well-being of urban Indigenous community members as they seek to improve their mental health.

Teens/Adults

Alternative Secondary School Program

The Urban Indigenous Alternative High School Program is for the adolescent who may be having difficulty coping in the present educational system, may have been out of school for a while and/or is in need of assistance in returning to the mainstream school system.

Kizhaay (Males 13+)

The overall purpose of the Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin program is to end all forms of violence towards Indigenous women. We serve Indigenous men and male youth are proactively seeking cultural resources and supportive services in the movement to end violence against women. We also serve Indigenous men and male youth who were or are currently involved in the justice system

Wasa-Nabin (13-18)

The Wasa-Nabin Urban Indigenous Youth Program provides urban Indigenous youth between the ages of 13–18 with the support, tools and healthy activities to make healthy choices. The Program provides support and guidance in a cultural framework for youth who are at risk for specific negative behaviours.

Family Support

Family Supports (0-6)

This program offers support to children (ages 0-6) and their families through culturally appropriate holistic program services and special events.

Sweetgrass Home Child Care

The province-wide Family Support Program was launched in 1993, by the Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres (OFIFC), to address the lack of existing services for infant and toddler age groups. Funding is provided by the community Action Program for Children, Health and Welfare Canada through the Brighter Futures Secretariat. Odawa’s Family support program began in June of 1994.

Life Long Care

The Life Long Care program services chronically ill, cognitively impaired, physically disabled, frail and elderly urban Indigenous people of all ages. The program provides transportation services; opportunities for socialization; service navigation and advocacy; and emotional and spiritual supports to promote independent living and a good quality of life.

Homeless/Legal Support

Indigneous Community Justice Program

The Indigenous Community Justice Program was developed based on traditional Indigenous concepts of justice. The program seeks to provide meaningful alternatives to the mainstream Criminal Justice System for both youth and adult Indigenous offenders and will address the needs of victims (where applicable).

Bail Support

The Bail Worker supervises Bail Court orders, monitors bail release conditions and provides support to Indigenous clients in the Bail Verification and Supervision Program.

510 Rideau

The 510 Rideau Drop-In Centre is available to provide support services to the Indigenous homeless, or imminent risk of homelessness, outside Housing First. The Bannock Bus also runs out of 510 and delivers to homes and has a daily route with scheduled stops downtown; bringing hot food and good cheer.

Indigenous Community Court Worker

The goal of the Courtwork Program is to assist Indigenous accused to better understand their rights, options and responsibilities when appearing before the criminal courts. The main objectives of the program are: to facilitate and enhance access to justice; to ensure Indigenous people involved in the criminal justice system, understand their rights, responsibilities and options; and to ensure that the individual receives fair and legal representation.

Monday to Friday
OFFICE CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19
PLEASE EMAIL OR CALL

reception@odawa.on.ca

815 St. Laurent Blvd
Ottawa, ON
K1K 3A7

Call Today:
(613) 722-3811