What is the Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre?

An urban Indigenous service centre in Halifax providing cultural programs, employment support, education, health services, housing help, food programs, and more for Indigenous people (status and non-status, Inuit, Metis). Call 902-420-1576.

What is Jordan's Principle?

A federal program ensuring First Nations children get health, social, and educational services when they need them. There is no predefined list of covered services — your child's needs determine what is covered. Call 1-855-572-4453, available 24/7.

Indigenous Services in Nova Scotia: Mi'kmaw Resources, Healing & Support

Indigenous Services in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia's Mi'kmaw communities and organizations provide culturally grounded support for Indigenous people across the province.

Mi'kmaw Native Friendship Centre

Urban Indigenous services in Halifax including cultural programs, employment support, education (GED), health services, housing help, family programs, youth programs, Elders programs, and food programs. Call 902-420-1576 or visit mymnfc.com.

Native Council of Nova Scotia

Programs and advocacy for off-reserve Indigenous people. Services include employment and training, health programs, housing, justice, and children and family services. Call 902-895-1523.

Mi'kmaw Family Healing Programs

Culturally grounded healing programs including sweat lodge ceremonies, talking circles, Elders counselling, land-based healing, and family reunification support.

Mental Wellness

Union of NS Mi'kmaq Mental Wellness Team — Case management and holistic wellness services
Hope for Wellness Helpline — 1-855-242-3310 (24/7, available in English, French, Cree, Ojibway, Inuktitut)
Eskasoni Mental Health Services — 1-855-379-2099 (24-hour crisis line)
Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line — 1-866-925-4419 (24/7)

Legal Support

Mi'kmaw Legal Support Network — Legal information, courtwork, Gladue reports, and restorative justice for Indigenous people in Nova Scotia. Call 902-539-0334.

For Children

Jordan's Principle ensures First Nations children get health, social, and educational services they need. There is no predefined list — your child's needs determine what is covered. Available 24/7. Call 1-855-572-4453. Mi'kmaw Family & Children's Services provides culturally grounded child welfare services. Call 902-379-2262.