IDs, Justice & Support
Providing straightforward access to SCIS status cards, healthcare navigation, and culturally safe justice advocacy across Calgary.
Overcoming Systemic Barriers Together
Whether you need assistance replacing your treaty card, navigating court appearances, or getting connected to healthcare networks, our teams walk beside you with respect, confidentiality, and cultural safety.
Status Card Clinic (SCIS)
In partnership with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), AFCC assists relatives in applying for and renewing Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS) cards. We provide in-house application validation, official photos, and genealogical verification.
- Your 10-digit registration (treaty) number.
- One piece of valid, government-issued photo ID (Driver's License, Passport, or Provincial ID).
- Your previous status card (if available, even if expired).
- Original long-form birth certificate showing parental details.
- Family genealogical details (parents' and grandparents' band numbers and full birth names).
- Guarantor declaration form (can be notarized or completed with staff).
- Mon, Tue, Wed: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Drop-in & appointments)
- Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Closed Thursdays for processing. Daily capacity is capped at 15 clients. Early arrival or pre-booking is strongly recommended.
Navigation & Support Centre
Operating out of the Salvation Army Centre of Hope, our navigation desk provides direct advocacy and systems navigation for vulnerable and unhoused relatives across Calgary. Together with Nancy Healy, our team removes red tape and connects you directly with healthcare, detox, income assistance, and long-term stabilization.
- One-on-One Casework: Direct support connecting with provincial recovery streams, medical detox, mental health supports, and income assistance.
- Cultural Grounding on the Frontline: Access to daily smudging, traditional medicine bundles, and regular Elder circles directly inside the facility.
- Frontline Outreach Coordination: Seamless coordination with our Sunalta frontline team to provide emergency hampers and winter survival supplies.
Justice System Navigator & Court Advocacy
Navigating the criminal justice system can be daunting and isolating. Our Justice System Navigators provide culturally informed guidance, court accompaniment, and advocacy for Indigenous community members appearing before the legal system.
- Calgary Indigenous Court (CIC) Support: Standing with relatives in court to ensure restorative justice options, Gladue principles, and community healing plans are represented.
- Restorative Reintegration: Connecting participants with our 24-week Smudge Vow healing circle, traditional teachings, and community Elders.
- Legal & Bail Guidance: Helping relatives understand court orders, appearance dates, probation requirements, and community service options.
Looking for Something You Don’t See Here?
Our teams are always here to help you find the right door. If you are looking for basic needs, housing, elder gatherings, or other specialized community resources, we can connect you directly or walk you through a warm referral to partner agencies across Calgary.
🍲 Food & Hampers
Drop-in snack bags, weekly hampers, and hot soup days at Sunalta (1944 10 Ave SW).
🏠 Housing Supports
Homeward Bound intake, senior apartments, and relational case management.
🛖 Elders Care & Circles
Weekly crafts, shared hot lunches, ceremony, and social gatherings.