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NIITOIYIS
Family Support Society
Nurturing families and individuals on their healing journey.
About Niitoiyis
Niitoiyis supports people who have experienced family violence or any form of abuse. It provides safe shelter and community services, guided by Indigenous traditional teachings, to help individuals and families heal. The focus is on prevention, support, and ongoing healing for anyone in need.
Niitoiyis Family Support Society is a full-service emergency shelter with space for 32 women and children. It welcomes people from all cultures and offers protection, care, and support during difficult times. The goal is to help families feel safe and begin rebuilding their lives.
The name “Niitoiyis” means “safe home” or “real home” in the Blackfoot language. The shelter reflects this meaning by creating a warm and respectful space where people can feel secure and supported. It follows the Indigenous Medicine Wheel, which focuses on balance in emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.
Our Services
The heartbeat of Niitoiyis Family Support Society is our shelter facility, a place of refuge, healing, and hope for vulnerable women and their children in times of crisis.
A 32-bed emergency shelter providing basic needs and housing for up to 3 weeks.
Community-based programs and services supporting healing and prevention.
Supports for men healing through traditional cultural teachings.
Collaboration with Calgary Police Services Domestic Conflict Unit.
Navigational and advocacy services covering numerous systems that Indigenous women navigate throughout their lifetime.
Volunteer your time, build a career, or complete a student placement and help families on their healing journey.
Traditional Indigenous healing guided by the Seven Sacred Teachings and other traditional wisdom.
Programs for youth and young children — cultural connection, wellbeing, and healing through Indigenous traditions.
Our Identity
The Niitoiyis logo has a very deep meaningful creation story using many aspects from Native cultures and practices found all across Canada. Stemming from being culturally sensitive, the healing story being told is one of family and tradition.
The logo, brand, and illustrations were designed and created by Drawn Bow Designs (2024), Tsuut’ina, Alberta in collaboration with Elders, staff and Board.
Memberships
Membership is open to people and organizations that support Niitoiyis’ purpose and mission. To join, you must apply and be approved by the Board.
Members receive updates, reports, and invitations to stay informed, connect with others who share similar values, and find opportunities to get involved — such as volunteering, joining committees, or serving on the board.
Your support helps show funders and the community that our work matters, so we can continue providing safe spaces for women and families. Thank you for considering applying to become a member.
Upcoming Events
Stay connected with our community events, ceremonies, workshops, and programs. Follow us on social media for the latest updates.
An engaging, supportive program for youth ages 13–17, every Thursday from 5:00–7:30 PM at the Family Wellness Centre. It promotes wellness, connection, and personal growth through traditional Indigenous teachings, physical wellness and recreation, healthy-relationships and violence-prevention education, and arts, crafts, games and group activities. Light…
Your generosity helps us continue providing shelter, healing programs, and community services to those affected by family violence.
