La Maison Akhwà:tsire
Indigenous program
A First Nation Status Card may be required to access this program.
An Inuit beneficiary card (N Number) may be required to access this program.
A Métis Citizenship Card may be required to access this program.
Designed as a culturally adapted residence, the Akhwà:tsire House offers 18 permanent housing units arranged around three common living spaces (living room, kitchen, dining room). Residents can take advantage of on-site medical and nursing care, mental health support, regular visits from Elders from the PAQ Indigenous community, as well as nature and cultural activities.
Other services available for residents:
- Workshops and cultural activities
- Hygiene items, showers and laundry facilities
- Support with identity cards and Indigenous identification documents
- Postal box
- Mental health consultation
- Listening, referral and well-being follow-up
- Support groups
- School orientation and job search
- Computer station, Wi-Fi and telephone
- First aid and medical care
- Holistic and traditional care
- Elder’s support
- Support with advocacy and housing rights
- Access to the Restorative Justice Program
- Legal support
- Help with taxes
The INDex was created to support First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Tiohtià:ke/Montreal in finding relevant and up-to-date information on services that were created specifically for them. Our goal is to promote cultural safety and community connectedness.
If you are an Indigenous person living, moving to or visiting Tiohtià:ke, the INDex can support you in your steps!
Need help now?
The Hope for Wellness Helpline is available to all Indigenous peoples living in Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counselors are reachable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
1 855-242-3310