Metis Calgary Family Services, is a non profit, charitable Aboriginal organization
that provides responsive, community-based, services which are culturally specific for our urban aboriginal community. Our goal is to diminish the barriers and gaps in services, while embarking on a community model of healthy development and well being for children and families in the context of society as a whole. Metis Calgary Family Services Society is an independent, non affiliated entity reflective of our urban Indigenous community.
To learn more about Metis Calgary Family Services or to register for one of our programs, please call us at 403-240-4642.
Head Office
352 Sunvale Dr SE
Calgary, AB T2X 2P1
403-240-4642
Native Network Family Centre
19 Erinwoods Drive SE
Calgary
Little Sundance Early Learning Centre
352 Sunvale Drive SE
Little Metis Early Learning Centre
500-6505 Huntridge Hill N.E.
For those seeking support for Rent during the Pandemic, the Metis Nation of Alberta issued the following information we would refer you to their office for further information.
Métis Nation of Alberta rent supports
Phase 3 COVID-19 Support Plan Continuing Support for MNA Citizens EMERGENCY HOUSING RENT SUBSIDY This program is for citizens struggling to pay rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Métis Capital Housing Corporation is offering rental relief payments of up to $1000/month for three months in efforts to provide financial relief to Métis renters. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA • Primary applicant must be a citizen of the Métis Nation of Alberta or Métis Nation citizens living in Alberta, but not yet registered with the MNA (See Required Documents) • Must be 18 years of age or older • Only one application per household • Do not own a home and are renting • Experienced significant or complete loss of employment because of CCOVID-19 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS • Completed and signed application can be mailed, dropped off, or emailed to the addresses listed below. • Copy of Métis Nation of Alberta Citizenship Card or; • Métis Nation citizens living in Alberta, but not yet registered with the MNA are eligible. Said applicants must provide objectively verifiable documentation establishing that they are citizens of the Métis Nation. ◦ Family member’s MNA card with a birth document connecting applicant to card holder ◦ A Métis settlement card with a birth document connecting applicant to card holder ◦ Out of province Métis card with a birth document connecting applicant to the card holder ◦ Letter from Rupertsland Institute dated 2011 or later showing an award was issued to applicant ◦ The applicant’s family tree connecting to a Métis ancestor including the applicant’s birth document • Current lease agreement • Must provide landlord’s information (email, address, phone number, and banking information) • Record of Employment for those who have been laid off or a letter from employer showing reduction or disruption of income Applications can be emailed to covidsupport@metishousing.ca or dropped off or mailed to: Métis Capital Housing Corporation 11923 121a St NW, Edmonton, AB. T5L 0A2 MCHC will direct deposit the three-month lump-sum direct to the landlord. Support is limited and will be distributed to eligible applicants on a fist-come, first-served basis. Questions? Email covidsupport@metishousing.ca or call 1-877-458-8684. Métis Nation of Alberta ∙ Provincial Office Delia Gray Building ∙ 11738 Kingsway Avenue ∙ Edmonton 780-455-2200 ∙ 1-800-252-7553 ∙ albertametis.com @abmetis @albertametis Your Métis Government Working For You!
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