Community Engagement

miyomahcihowin

miyomahcihowin is an Indigenous student outreach initiative coordinated by the Wellness Supports team in the Office of the Dean of Students (DoS). We build collaborative partnerships with Indigenous student groups and service areas on campus to provide mental health and wellness resources and host wellness events and activities for Indigenous students, including workshops, guest speakers, cultural activities, student meals, and more.

miyomahcihowin Wellness Mentor Internship

We are now accepting applications for the 2024-25 miyomahcihowin Wellness Mentor! This paid internship is a great opportunity for current Indigenous U of A students who are passionate about mental health and contributing to community wellness. Read more about the role.

Apply now

Deadline: Sunday, September 15 at 11:59 p.m.

Campus Health + Wellness Services

Learn more about the many services on campus that support students’ overall health and wellbeing.

Indigenous Mental Health Community Supports

Here is a list of mental health supports available to everyone.

If you or someone you know is looking for Indigenous-specific mental health supports, you can use this list as a starting point:

211 Resource List for Indigenous Peoples - Resources include housing, parenting, and substance use support.
Aboriginal Counseling Services of Alberta - Services include family, personal, and group supports and programming for healing.
Alberta Indigenous Virtual Care Clinic (AIVCC) - Access virtual medical and mental health care consultations with clinicians including Primary Care Physicians, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, and Clinical Social Workers.
Indian Residential School Survivors Society (IRSSS) Elder and Cultural Support Line - Connect with Elders and Cultural Support Providers for advice and spiritual guidance between 5:30pm-8:00pm MST, 7 days a week. Call 1-833-414-HEAL / 1-833-414-4325.
Indigenous Psychological Services - Offers inclusive psychological and counselling services for Indigenous, BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+ and non-Indigenous people, along with group therapy, circles, workshops, and training.
Hope for Wellness Helpline - Provides 24/7 support, 7 days a week. Online chat is available in English and French and telephone services are offered in Cree, Anishinaabemowin, and Inuktitut upon request. Call 1-855-242-3310 or online chat at hopeforwellness.ca.
National Indian Residential School Crisis Line - Provides 24-hour crisis support to former Indian Residential School students and their families. Call toll-free at 1-866-925-4419.
MMIWG Crisis Line - Provides 24-hour crisis support to individuals impacted by the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. Call toll-free at 1-844-413-6649.

miyomahcihowin Wellness Corner

Look for the miyomahcihowin Wellness Corner in the First Peoples’ House monthly newsletter! The Wellness Corner will spotlight wellness resources and share tips, teachings, quotes, and more to support you in nurturing your well being throughout the school year! Visit the First Peoples' House website.

Contact Us

For more information about miyomahcihowin, contact us at miyomahcihowin@ualberta.ca.

Are you part of an Indigenous student group or student service area at the U of A and interested in collaborating with us on wellness programming? Email us at miyomahcihowin@ualberta.ca.