Iskwewak Iskotew Nihkotawan
Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women
- Description
- Offers temporary non-emergency housing and cultural supports for Indigenous women.
Service provides:
- 20 short-term housing suites available for a maximum stay of 18 months
- support services to improve health and wellness
Support services include:
- access to Elders, Ceremonies, and a Firekeeper's Circle
- assistance with system navigation
- addiction supports
- life skills education
Affiliation: Partnered with Homeward Trust.
Key Provider: housing support workers - Eligibility
- Yes, Service targeted to:
- Indigenous women
- 18 years or older
- who are unhoused or at risk of being unhoused
- or who are leaving correctional facilities
- and who have a source of income
- Application Process
- Service Access: Professional Referral Required, To access service:
- a professional referral is required
Referral Process: No
Waiting Period: Yes,Wait times vary depending on availability.
- Toll Free
- 1-877-471-2171
- Telephone
- 780-479-8195
- Fax
- 780-471-2169
- Web Site
- http://www.iaaw.ca
- iaaw@iaaw.ca
- Languages
- English
- Fees
- Fee: Yes,
There is a set rent fee.
Fee Reduction: No
Membership Fee: Yes,Annual membership available, but not required to access services.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: N/A -
Other disabled access: N/A - - Topic(s)
- Agency Information
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- Last Verified On
- May 6, 2024
- Address
- 10220 156 Street
Edmonton, AB, T5P 2R1
Open in Google Maps - Hours of Operation
- Mon09:00 AM to 05:00 PMTue09:00 AM to 05:00 PMWed09:00 AM to 05:00 PMThu09:00 AM to 05:00 PMFri09:00 AM to 05:00 PM
