CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN

Gignul provides housing support for Aboriginal people at risk of losing their homes or those who are currently homeless.

• Donation: No direct donation link available

• How to Donate: Donate to the OAC Foundation to support any of the OAC member organizations, or specify which organization you would like your donation to benefit.

• Volunteering: N/A

Inuit Non-Profit Housing Corporation (INPHC) works to provide safe, affordable housing for Inuit and Indigenous families.

• Donation: No direct donation link available

• How to Donate: Donate to the OAC Foundation to support any of the OAC member organizations, or specify which organization you would like your donation to benefit.

• Volunteering: N/A

The Centre serves Inuit children, youth, and families in Ottawa, offering a supportive environment to foster cultural pride and well-being.

• Food Hampers: Donations of non-perishable food items needed

• Support an Entire Family with Presents and Food

• Volunteers for Community Party: Event Page

• Direct Donation Link: Inuuqatigiit Centre Donation

• Contact: programdirector@inuuqatigiit.ca

Kagita Mikam provides employment and training services to eligible Aboriginal peoples in Ottawa.

• Food Hampers: Gift cards for students (80 needed)

• Volunteers for Community Party

• Donation: No direct donation link available

• How to Donate: Donate to the OAC Foundation to support any of the OAC member organizations, or specify which organization you would like your donation to benefit.

• Contact: lydia@kagitamikam.ca

Makonsag provides culturally-enriched preschool education for Aboriginal children, fostering growth and development in a supportive environment.​

• Food Hampers: Donations of non-perishable food items needed

• Presents for Children (0-18 years): Donations of new, unwrapped gifts needed

• Direct Donation Link: Makonsag Donation

• Contact: can@makonsag.ca

​Minwaashin Lodge offers programs and services to Indigenous women and children (regardless of status) who are survivors of domestic violence, supporting their healing journey.

• Food Hampers: Donations of non-perishable food items needed

• Presents for Children (0-18 years): Donations of new, unwrapped gifts needed

• Presents for Women in Shelters and Experiencing Homelessness: 300 presents needed

• Volunteers for Wrapping Presents, Preparing Hampers, and Distribution

• Direct Donation Link: Minwaashin Lodge Donation

• Contact: jspagnoli@minlodge.com

Odawa Native Friendship Centre has been supporting urban Indigenous families for nearly 45 years by offering culturally relevant programs and resources.

• Food Hampers: Donations of non-perishable food items needed

• Presents for Children (0-18 years): Donations of new, unwrapped gifts needed

• Volunteers for Community Party

• Volunteers for Wrapping Presents, Preparing Hampers, and Distribution

• Direct Donation Link: Odawa Native Friendship Centre Donation

• Contact: gchiarello@odawa.on.ca

Tewegan Housing provides transitional housing and support for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis women (ages 16-29) who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

• Direct Donation Link: Tewegan Housing Donation

• Volunteering: N/A

Wabano Centre offers medical, social services, and youth programs for Ottawa’s Indigenous population, all provided in a culturally sensitive environment.

• Food Hampers: Donations of non-perishable food items needed

• Presents for Children (0-18 years): Donations of new, unwrapped gifts needed

• Volunteers for Community Party

• Volunteers for Wrapping Presents, Preparing Hampers, and Distribution

• Direct Donation Link: Wabano Centre Donation

• Contact: nlloyd@wabano.com

• How to Donate: Donate to the OAC Foundation to support any of the OAC member organizations, or specify which organization you would like your donation to benefit.

• Contact: admincoordinator@ottawaaboriginalcoalition.ca