Family Advocacy & Resources

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Deep Roots, Strong Families provides one-on-one advocacy and navigation supports for Indigenous and non-Indigenous families, connecting them to trusted, culturally grounded resources. 

• Step-by-step guidance for Secure Certificate of Indian Status (Status Card) applications.
• Support gathering documents and preparing genealogy information.
• Printable templates and forms available through our Status Card Resource Package.

• Help preparing and submitting Jordan’s Principle applications for children’s health, education, and social needs.
• Guidance on building strong requests, gathering documentation, and connecting with approved service providers.
• Jordan’s Principle Resource Package available for families

• Support accessing First Nations Health Authority benefits (dental, vision, mental health, medical travel, etc.).
• Resources for traditional healing, trauma-informed wellness, and community supports.
• FNHA Health & Wellness Package available.

• Navigation for healthcare, education, legal, and MCFD systems.
• Guidance preparing for meetings, case reviews, and appeals.
• Advocacy focused on cultural safety, trauma-informed communication, and family empowerment.
• MCFD & Legal Supports Package and Education & Advocacy Package available.

(Non-legal advocacy and document preparation only.)

• Help completing forms, affidavits, and statutory declarations.
• Drafting support letters, timelines, and statements for housing, MCFD, and other agencies. 
• Organizing documentation for Jordan’s Principle, status applications, or FNHA funding requests.
• All work is advocacy-based and trauma-informed — not legal representation or advice.

• Advocacy and navigation for Indigenous mothers and families experiencing postpartum depression, anxiety, or trauma. 
• Connection to Indigenous mental-health resources and culturally safe care pathways.
• Postpartum & Mental Health Resource Package available.

• Guidance connecting with culturally grounded wellness, harm-reduction, and treatment supports.
• Community and FNHA program information for individuals and families impacted by substance use.
• Healing & Wellness Resource Package available.

• Non-Status & Identity Education Package
• Elders & Seniors Support Package
• Youth Education & Career Pathways Package 
• Transportation, Medical Travel & Financial Supports Package
• Grief, Loss & Healing Package

✨ Not sure where to start? Reach out — we’ll work together to create a support plan that fits your needs.✨

Deep Roots, Strong Families provides advocacy, education, and system-navigation supports. We do not provide legal or medical advice, but connect families to trusted, trauma-informed providers. All services are offered free of charge through community and government funding in partnership with local organizations and Nations.