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Resources for Indigenous Students

We encourage students with First Nations, Métis and Inuit ancestry to voluntarily self-identify. Proof of ancestry is not required. By self-identifying, you help to monitor the success of the programs and services we offer and help identify ways we support the success of Indigenous students in our schools.

Parents and guardians of students (under the age of 18 years) or students (18 years and older) with First Nation, Métis and Inuit ancestry can self-identify by completing the form below.

Online Voluntary, Confidential Self-Identification Form

Indigenous Mental Health Resources

Jack.org-Resources for Students: Jack.org has many useful online resources for students. If you click on this link and scroll to the bottom of the page, there are additional resources that are specifically geared towards Indigenous Youth.
Hope for Wellness Help Line for Students and Families: The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers immediate help to all Indigenous peoples across Canada. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to offer counselling and crisis intervention. Call the toll-free Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat at hopeforwellness.ca.
National Indian Residential School Crisis Line: A national Indian Residential School Crisis Line has been set up to provide support for former students and all of those affected by this tragic news. Access emotional and crisis referral services by calling the 24-hour national crisis line: 1-866-925-4419.
DCDSB Mental Health Website: The DCDSB website has several resources to support mental health and to help access resources for students and families.
DCDSB Social Work Access Line: DCDSB students and families can call our Social Work Access Line and leave a voicemail with their contact information. One of our mental health professionals will call back and provide support. (Note: This is not a crisis line and is not monitored 24/7) / DCDSB Social Work Access Line - Call 905-576-6150 ext. 21021. Or, you can click on the blue button near the top of this web page.
Come Together Indigenous Mental Health Workshop for students age 8-11 years. Provided by Carea Community Health Centre. Call Angela at Carea to register 905-723-0036 ext.1222.
Come Together Indigenous Mental Health Workshop for students age 12-14 years. Provided by Carea Community Health Centre. Call Angela at Carea to register 905-723-0036 ext.1222.
Youth Mental Health Canada (YMHC) Mental Health Resources for Indigenous Students in Canada. Please visit the YMHC website for further information.
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Shkaabe Makwa. Shkaabe Makwa plays a key role in connecting with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities and service providers across the province. Please visit the CAMH website for further information.
Kids Help Phone Brighter Days: An Indigenous Wellness Program: Brighter Days: An Indigenous Wellness Program was developed by Indigenous educators, school counsellors and community program workers to empower First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth with skills, tools and resources to support their well-being. The program is offered to any group of Indigenous youth from six to 29 years old in both audio and video format.

Community Connections to Cultural Teachings

Please see the following list for examples of community connections to cultural teachings:

Bawaajigewin Programming

Post-Secondary Supports for Indigenous Students

Please see the following post-secondary supports available for Indigenous students: