Nihdawin Program

An organization that provides supports and programs for Indigenous women and their families​

  • Supports Indigenous women who are at-risk of homelessness or who are homeless
  • Assists with maintaining existing housing and finding affordable sustainable housing
  • Strives to improve the quality of life for homeless women and mothers and to help achieve a life of stability

Family support workers provide the following services:

  • Advocacy
  • Aftercare and follow up
  • Assessment and goal setting
  • Budgeting and life skills
  • Cultural teachings and healing
  • Help with finding, securing, and maintaining housing
  • Home visit support
  • Referrals and partnering with community agencies
Organizations that offer this Service
Ontario Native Women's Association
Sites that offer this Service
Ontario Native Women's Association Website
Sunday:
Closed

Monday:
8:30-4:30

Tuesday:
8:30-4:30

Wednesday:
8:30-4:30

Thursday:
8:30-4:30

Friday:
8:30-4:30

Saturday:
Closed

Mon-Fri
8:30am-4:30pm
Toll-Free Number: 1-800-667-0816
Website: www.onwa.ca
Eligibility

Individuals must identify as indigenous, currently be experiencing homelessness, live within Hamilton and be on an income.

Areas Served
Hamilton
Fees
Fee
None
Languages
English
Application Instructions

Call for information

Last Full Update
May 3, 2023