Indigenous Organizations
Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council (DOTC)
Dakota Ojibway Child & Family Services
Address: Forest Hills Administration Office - Swan Lake First Nation 7A, PO Box 310, Carberry, MB, R0K 0H0, 702 Douglas Street, Brandon, MB, R7A 7B2
Long Plains Community Office, Box 1629, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3P1
Portage la Prairie Urban Office, 5010 Crescent Road West Box 1509, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3P1
Phone: 1-204-834-2323
Toll Free: Administration Office: 1-877-508-8289
After Hour Emergencies: 1-800-263-6237 (26DOCFS)
Fax: 1-204-252-2520
Forest Hills Administration Office: 1-204-834-2306
Long Plains Community Office: 1-204-252-2520
Portage la Prairie Urban Office: 1-204-856-5580
Website: https://www.docfs.org/
Services: Provides child protection and family services under the auspices of the Southern First Nation Network of Care. (Southern Authority)
Eligibility: Those members of the eight DOTC communities has access to DOCFS services wherever they live in the Province of Manitoba
How to Access: Phone, visit their webpage or go to their main offices located in Portage la Prairie, Brandon or Winnipeg.
Hours: N/A
Additional Information: DOCFS delivers services to the eight DOTC communities: Birdtail Sioux First Nation, Canupawakpa Dakota Nation, Dakota Plains Wahpeton First Nation, Long Plain First Nation, Roseau River Anishinaabe First Nation, Sioux Valley Dakota Nation and Swan Lake First Nation.
Dakota Ojibway Dakota Ojibway Tribal Council Housing Authority & First Nations Housing Authority Inc.
Address: 235-5010 Keeshkeemaquah R1N 4B1
Winnipeg Office: 11 Arden Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2M 2J7
Phone: Winnipeg: 1-204-988-5375
Fax: 1-204-783-6850
Website: https://www.dotc.mb.ca/dakota-ojibway-tribal-council-housing-authority
Services: Operates the 219 rental housing units that were previously managed by the Aiyawin Corporation.
Eligibility: in order to qualify for SUBSIDIZED housing from the DOFNHAI or Dakota Tribal Council Housing Authority Inc. applicants must. 1. Be of Aboriginal descent, includes: Métis, Inuit, Status and Non-Status. 2. Have dependent children living at home. 3. Have an income on or below the state allowed maximum amount. 4. Eligibility must meet the core need income threshold. **Above requirements do not apply to Market Rent housing applications**
How to Access: Phone: 204-988-5375
Fax: 204783-6850
Email: [email protected]
Address: 130-200 Alpine Way, Headingley, Manitoba R4H 0B7
Hours: N/A
Additional Information: Operates the 219 rental housing units that were previously managed by the Aiyawin Corporation. These responsibilities in the past have been taken on by Canada but has since devolved to the Provinces.
Dakota Ojibway Police Service
Address: 3rd floor - Rufus Prince Building {Long Plain Reserve #6, Band #287} 5000 Crescent Road West, Portage la Prairie, MB
Mailing Address: PO Box 37, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B7
Phone: 204-856-5370
Fax: 204-856-5389
Website: https://www.mfnp.ca/
Email: [email protected]
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, visit their webpage or go to their main offices located in Portage la Prairie - or contact their community detachments for Birdtail Sioux First Nation, Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation, Canupawakpa Dakota Nation, Roseau River Anishinabe First Nation
Hours: N/A
DOTC - On-Reserve Housing & Community Infrastructure
Address: Head Office: Room 230-5010 Crescent Road west. 2nd floor - Miskwaanakwadook Place (Long Plain First Nation #6, Band 287), Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 4B1
Phone: 204-239-8650
Fax: 204-857-6037
Website: https://www.dotc.mb.ca/on-reserve-housing-program
Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides technical services and support. Technical unit is involved in the community activities (Unit Single Family Development Project, Replacement units and burnouts, Single Family Project). On-going home visits in regards to mould and/or initiative renovations.
Eligibility: Members of the eight DOTC communities.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, email or visit their webpage for more details.
DOTC - School Maintenance Training Program
Address: Head Office: Room 218, 2nd floor - Miskwaanakwadook Place (Long Plain First Nation #6, Band #287) PO Box 338, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3P7
Mailing Address: PO Box 338, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 3p7
Phone: 204-239-8299
Toll Free: 1-866-998-4734
Fax: 204-856-5585
Website: https://www.dotc.mb.ca/social-maintenance
Email: [email protected]
Services: Built to develop the capacity of staff located within First Nations to effectively operate and maintain school facilities.
Eligibility: Skill level of personnel in the First Nation communities must be at a standard that ensure the facilities are operated and maintained properly, and ensure the health and safety of users and beneficiaries.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, visit their webpage or their head office in Portage la Prairie.
Hours: N/A
DOTC - Social Development
Address: 345 10th Street. Brandon, Manitoba. R7A 4E9
Phone: 204-725-8333
Website: https://www.dotc.mb.ca/social-development
Email: N/A
Services: Program is responsible for providing second level services to member First Nations in areas of: Management activities, data collection systems, case management systems, integration of social programs, policy development in social programs.
Eligibility: Member of First Nation - Implementation and advisory aspects of activities is determined b requirement expressed.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone or visit the offices for more information and access to the Social Development programs.
Hours: N/A
Additional Information: Long Plain and Swan Lake First Nations have CFNFA arrangements allowing for flexibility and opportunity to enhance the activities through integration within their own programs and with other federal and provincial programs
Portage Friendship Centre (PFC)
Portage La Prairie Friendship Centre Inc. (PFC)
Address: 20 3rd Street North East Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1N4
Phone: 204-239-6333
Fax: 204-856-2470
Website: ptgfc.weebly.com/
Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
Eagles Fire Youth Centre
Address: 350 Saskatchewan Avenue, Portage la Prairie, MB
Phone: 204-856-2192
Email: [email protected]
Services: Programs structured to improve and enhance the quality of life for all youth in the city of Portage la Prairie and surrounding areas.
Website: ptgfc.weebly.com/eagles-fire-youth-centre.html
Sports and Recreation Activities: Organized league sports and 'gym nights'; drop-in centre: ping-pong, board & card games and cultural activities; seasonal activities - summer recreation program (camping, hiking and swimming).
Youth Leadership: Leadership training and experience is 'built-in' to the program, workshops, local elders involved in leadership initiative *cultural and spiritual guidance*.
Other: Cultural Activities, Social and health programs, youth leadership, social activities, community involvement, sports and recreation, personal development and life skills.
Eligibility: Ages 12-14 Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, drop-in.
Portage Friendship Centre - Insight Mentoring Program
Address: 20 - 3rd Street North East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1N4
Phone: 204-239-6333
Fax: 204-856-2470
E-mail: [email protected]
Services: 3-year support program working towards FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) prevention for women.
Eligibility: Women aged 18 or older who have substance use problems, are pregnant (or have recently given birth) and are not well-connected to community resources.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone, visit the centre or email the Insight Mentor Manager for more information on qualifying and what the structure of the program is.
Additional Information: The Insight Mentoring program is an evidence-based support program.
Portage Friendship Centre - Parent Child Program
Address: 20 - 3rd Street North East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1N4
Phone: 204-239-6333
Fax: 204-856-2470
Email: [email protected]
Services: Parent Child Program provides after school recreational activities for children in an environment that is safe, fun and culturally sensitive. Provides various activities for different age groups and accessible to parents as well, enhancing the child's awareness of their own cultures and languages. Summer day camp with fun and educational outings and day trips.
Eligibility: Children aged 6-12 (for after school program and summer camp); Stay & Play offered for children 0-5 years old and their parents, parents are welcome to participate in after school activities as well
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone or visit the centre for more information on the Parent Child Program and how to get your child signed up and for activity details.
Portage Friendship Centre - Partners for Careers
Address: 20 - 3rd Street North East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1N4
Phone: 204-239-6333
Fax: 204-856-2470
Email: [email protected]
Services: Partners for Careers links Aboriginal graduates with suitable employment, accessing highly motivated Aboriginal students eager to join the workforce. Resume building, job search training, additional information and resources for those seeking employment, or to further education.
Eligibility: program available to everyone
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone or visit the centre for more information and resources regarding job and education matters and the Partners for Careers program.
Portage Aboriginal Housing Inc.
C/O Portage Friendship Centre
Address: 20 - 3rd Street North East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1N4
Phone: 204-239-6333
Fax: 204-856-2470
Services: Portage Aboriginal Housing Inc. works at providing housing to Aboriginal families.
How to Access: Phone or visit the centre for more information or to pick up an application.
Other
Dakota Ojibway Community Futures Development Corporation
Address: 310-200 Alpine Way, Headingley, MB R4H 1C8
Phone: 1-204-988-5372
Toll free: 1-866-988-5373
Fax: 1-204-988-5365
Website: https://cfmanitoba.ca/dakota-ojibway
Email: [email protected]
Services: DOCFDC is mandated to assist and promote local economic development initiatives within the Dakota Ojibway region. The DOCFDC provides access to capital and business services to small and medium sized businesses. Our goal is to provide resources that will promote sustainable development.
How to Access: Phone or visit their website
Hours: N/A
Dakota Plains First Nation
Address: PO Box 110, Edwin, MB R0H 0G0
Phone: 1-204-252-2300
Fax: 1-204-252-2244
Dakota Tipi First Nation
Address Band Office: 2020 Dakota Drive. Dakota Tipi. MB. R1N 3X6
Phone: 204-857-4381
Fax: 204-857-9855
Long Plain First Nation
Address: PO Box 430, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 3B7
Phone: 204-252-2731
Fax: 204-252-2012
Toll Free: 1-888-268-6438
Long Plain Employment and Training
Address: 110-5010 Crescent Rd. W. Keeshkeemaquah, MB, R1N 4B1
Phone: 204-857-7474
Fax: 204-857-7480
Email: [email protected]
Manitoba Metis Federation
Address: South West Region-Satellite Office, 107 Saskatchewan Avenue East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0L7
Brandon: MMF-SW Region Inc. 656-6th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 3P1
Winnipeg: 300-150 Henry Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 0J7
Phone: 204-857-7039
Brandon MMF-SW Region Inc. Office: 1-204-725-7520
Fax: 1-204-857-8042
Website: MMF Main: http://www.mmf.mb.ca
Portage MMF: http://www.southwestmmf.ca
Email: Portage: [email protected]
Services:
Reunification & Repatriation - supporting families who wish to re-establish their family unit through referral and advocacy.
Child & Family Support Through Referral & Advocacy - community liaison workers are available to assist individuals and families to access and utilize various services (Child & Family Services, income security, justice system, family violence, health, parenting).
Elder Support
Employment & Training - delivers labour market programs and services to assist in preparing for, obtaining and maintaining employment.
Eligibility: Metis membership.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone or visit their website for more information. Phone or visit the website and offices for the Manitoba Metis Federation Offices located in Winnipeg.
Hours: N/A
Additional Information: Southwest Region Satellite Office is an extension of the Manitoba Metis Federation Southwest Regional Office. It provides information and services to southwest members in rural Southwestern Manitoba.
National Aboriginal Diabetes Association
Address: 103-90 Garry Street. Winnipeg, MB R3C 4H1
Phone: 1-204-927-1224
Toll Free: 1-877-232-NADA (6232)
Fax: 1-204-927-1222
Website: http://www.nada.ca/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Provides programs, awareness and diabetes education, addressing diabetes and Aboriginal people as a priority health issues by working with people, Aboriginal communities and organizations in a culturally respectful manner in promoting health lifestyles among Aboriginal people.
Eligibility: Those of Aboriginal communities; Anyone.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone or email for more information.
Hours: N/A
Portage Aboriginal Head Start
Address: 1500 Saskatchewan Avenue West, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0N5
Aboriginal Health & Wellness Centre of Winnipeg, Inc. Aboriginal Head Start Program, 215-181 Higgins Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3B 3G1
Phone: 204-239-5853
Health & Wellness Centre of Winnipeg Phone: 1-204-925-3740
Fax: 204-239-5259
Health & Wellness Centre of Winnipeg Fax: 1-204-925-3632
Website: http://www.mbaboriginalheadstart.ca/
Email: [email protected]
Services: AM Ojibway Session, PM Ojibway Session (max. 20 children in each session). Program Components: Culture & language, education, health promotion, nutrition, social support, parental and family involvement.
Eligibility: Children between the ages of 3-5, priority given to 4 year old children.
Cost: N/A
How to Access: Phone or visit their website for more details on opportunities around Portage and greater detail on programs.
Hours: N/A
Yellowquill College
Address: 480 Madison Street, Winnipeg, MB R3J 1J1
Phone: Winnipeg: 1-204-953-2800
Fax: 1-204-953-2810
Website: http://yellowquill.org/
Email: [email protected]
Services: Business Certificate, Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager Certificate and Diploma, Aboriginal Business Management and Entrepreneurship Diploma (New), Chronic Disease Prevention Program, Community Diabetes Prevention Worker Certificate, Community Health Worker Program Certificate/Diploma (Modular), First Nation Child and Family Services Worker Diploma, First Nation Community Management Diploma, First Nation Management and Administration, Mature Grade 12 Diploma
Eligibility: At least 18 years of age,
Cost: Varies depending on enrollment and additional fees or expenses.
How to Access: Applications are available online and through their Admissions Office. Applications must have attached a official transcript of your current education standing (e.g. high school, adult basic education).
Hours: N/A
Additional Information: All applications will be acknowledged; those with special entrance procedures, details will be sent to you. Preference is given to Manitoba residents when courses are heavily subscribed (those outside of Manitoba should support their applications with their reasons for wishing to study at Yellowquill College).
PCRC Main Line: 204-240-7272
PCRC Email: [email protected]
PCRC Website: http://www.portagecrc.com
PCRC Address: B-56 Royal Road N, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1V1
PCRC Email: [email protected]
PCRC Website: http://www.portagecrc.com
PCRC Address: B-56 Royal Road N, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 1V1