MISSING, MURDERED, AND Exploited
INDIGENOUs People
Supporting families and those affected by violence against Indigenous people.
TÂN’SI, EDLÁNAT’E.
ATC Community Members who are in need of emotional support are encouraged to call the Athabasca Tribal Council's MMEIP Support Worker, Lyn Chartrand, at 780-799-2461, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS
Click to download a PDF of the MMEIP Resource Guide. The guide is also on this webpage below.
Programming
ATC is here to support our community members who have experienced or have lost loved ones to violence. We honour and remember those who are missing and murdered. We help our community members on their journey to the truth and justice and provide emotional and cultural support.
CONTACT
Reach out to us if you need support or are looking for more information on the programs offered to families affected by violence against Indigenous people.
LYN CHARTRAND
IRS Health Support Worker
Resources for Families
Through the Storm takes a gentle look at the journey of families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) through the missing persons and homicide investigation process. Family members and advocates share parts of how they continue to grapple with grief, loss and finding support. This video was created to support MMIP families to recognize their strength and resilience and find ideas for support on their healing journey.
Navigating Missing Persons and Homicide Investigation Processes in Alberta: A Family Guide
This booklet includes information on what to do if your loved one goes missing, how to report, details on the process and what you can do to help find them. The voices of families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous people guide the booklet with supports, key information and suggestions through these processes. If your loved one was murdered, there is information on death notifications, the police investigation and other resources and supports.
The booklet includes resources you can use to keep track of information, description of your loved one, a contact log and journal.
A copy of this guide can be downloaded at bearpawlegalresources.ca
Local to Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo
Victim Services
105 Paquette Drive
Fort McMurray, AB T9K 0P5
Main Line 780-788-4250
Fort Chipewyan 780-697-3337
Wood Buffalo Victim Services provides victims of crime and trauma with support, information and referrals based on a victim’s needs. The support is intended to ease the crisis and help victims return to stability.
Victim Services supports people in all the communities in the Wood Buffalo region.
Support at times of crisis includes:
A listening ear
Empathy, comfort and reassurance
Court preparation program
Court accompaniment
Child witness program
Personal safety plans
We provide information on topics such as:
General police procedures and the criminal justice system
Effects of trauma and victimization
Victim impact statements
Financial benefits program
Restitution
To ensure the long-term healing of victims, we provide referrals to the following:
Local community agencies
Counselling agencies
Legal aid
Support groups
Indigenous Wellness Core
Alberta Health Services - North Zone
Telephone: 780-714-5611
www.ahs.ca/ihp113
Thickwood Boulevard
Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 5E5
Health and Wellness
Canadian Mental Health Association - Alberta Northeast Region
Telephone: 780-743-1053
www.recoverycollegewoodbuffalo.ca
8530 Manning Avenue
Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 5G2
Some Other Solutions Society for Crisis Prevention
Telephone: 780-743-8605
www.someothersolutions.ca
8706 Franklin Avenue
Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 2J6
Crisis Line
Some Other Solutions Society for Crisis Prevention
1-800-565-3801 (Outside Fort McMurray)
Telephone: 780-743-HELP (4357)
Addiction and Mental Health - Domestic Abuse Response Team
Alberta Health Services - Provincial Health Services
1-877-303-2642 (Mental Health Helpline)
7 Hospital Street
Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 1P2
First Nations Community Health Centres
Government of Canada - Health Canada
Telephone: 780-334-2443
Indigenous Community Programs
Athabasca Tribal Council
Telephone: 780-791-6538
9206 McCormick Drive
Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 1C7
Nistawoyou Association Friendship Centre
Telephone: 780-743-8555
8310 Manning Avenue
Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 1W1
Indigenous Family Courtwork Program - Criminal Justice
Native Counselling Services of Alberta
Telephone: 780-743-1888
10012A Franklin Avenue
Fort McMurray, AB, T9H 2K6
Victim Services
Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo
Telephone: 780-788-4250 (Main)
Telephone: 780-697-3337 (Fort Chipewyan)
www.rmwb.ca/victimservices
105 Paquette Drive
Fort McMurray, AB, T9K 0P5
Walk-In Counselling Services
Alberta Health Services - North Zone
Telephone: (780) 793-8360
339 Powder Drive
Fort McMurray, AB, T9K 0M4
Unity House Emergency Women’s Shelter
Waypoints
Telephone: 780-743-1190 (24-Hour Crisis Line)
www.waypointswb.ca
Treaty 8, 100-130 Prospect Drive,
Fort McMurray
Across Canada
Support Line 1-844-413-6649
An independent, national, toll-free support call line is available to provide support for anyone who requires assistance. This line is available free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Family Information Liaison Units
Family Information Liaison Units (FILUs) provide specialized services to families of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people. FILUs are delivered through victim services and Indigenous community organizations and are available in every province and territory.
Justice Canada provides funding to support FILUs through the Federal Victims Strategy.
Alberta Family Information Liaison Unit
Phone: 780-427-3557
Toll-free phone: 310-0000
Deanna Grey
deanna.grey@gov.ab.ca
Edmonton
Tracey Makokis
Phone: 780-644-2388
Email: tracey.makokis@gov.ab.ca
North/Mackenzie Region
Dia Thurston
Phone: 780-926-7020
Email: dia.thurston@gov.ab.ca
North/East Region
Sharon Gladue
Phone: 587-984-7927
Email: sharonj.gladue@gov.ab.ca
Hope For Wellness
The Hope for Wellness Helpline is available to all
Indigenous people across Canada. Experienced and
culturally competent counsellors are reachable by
telephone and online ‘chat’ 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1-855-242-3310 | www.hopeforwellness.ca
Health support services
Although the Final Report has been released, survivors, family members and those affected by the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls are still able to access mental health counselling, emotional support, community-based cultural support services and
some assistance with transportation costs.
To find out more or access supports near you, please call
the number in your province or territory:
Atlantic: 1-866-414-8111
Quebec: 1-877-583-2965
Ontario: 1-888-301-6426
Manitoba: 1-866-818-3505
Saskatchewan: 1-866-250-1529
Alberta: 1-888-495-6588
Northwest Territories,
Nunavut, and Yukon: 1-866-509-1769
British Columbia: 1-877-477-0775
Mental health counselling
Mental health counselling is provided by professionals such as psychologists and social workers who are registered in their province or territory and enrolled with Indigenous Services Canada. Mental health counsellors will work with their clients to develop a wellness plan, and provide ongoing individual or family counselling to support healing as determined with the client.
Emotional support
Community-based Indigenous health workers, known as Resolution Health Support Workers (RHSWs), are hired by Indigenous organizations to provide trauma-informed, culturally grounded support to people affected by the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls. RHSWs provide emotional support and comfort by listening, talking and providing referrals to other services.
Cultural supports
Elders and traditional healers provide cultural supports
through local Indigenous organizations to assist
clients on their healing journeys. Specific services are
determined by the needs of the individuals and may
include dialogue, ceremonies, prayers, Elder services or
traditional healing.
Provincial
Need help? Free. Confidential. Live Answer 24/7.
Call 2-1-1
Text INFO to 211
Chat with 211 online at ab.211.ca
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If you’re having an emergency, call 911.
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Your call, text or chat will be answered by a professional 211 Community Resource Specialist who is trained to assess your need and refer you to the most appropriate service or services. 211 is available across Alberta and is offered in over 170 languages over the phone.
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We have access to thousands of other services
Learn more about 211 Alberta at ab.211.ca
Distress Line
780-482-4357 (HELP)
The 24-hours Distress Line is available seven days a week.
The Distress Line provides confidential, non-judgmental and short-term crisis intervention, emotional support and resources to people in crisis or distress. We also support family, friends and caregivers of people in crisis.
Our Distress Line Service provides:
Crisis Intervention
Suicide Prevention
Family Violence Prevention
Emergency Intervention and Response
Emotional Support
Community Resource Referral
When you reach out we will:
Listen to your situation
Provide emotional support
Explore options with you
Connect you with local resources and referrals
During times of high demand, it may take a while to connect to a listener. Please stay on the line or try again later.
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911.