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Adresse postale:
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PO Box 1299
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1B8
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Adresse:
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52 King St
Sioux Lookout
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Point géographique:
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- Located at King St in Sioux Lookout across the street from Madsen Motors
- Closest intersection is at King St and 4th Ave
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Notes sur l'accessibilité:
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Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- No automatic push button doors; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar ; Can meet client at designated accessible location if required
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Description des services:
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Provides a wide range of community-based and culturally appropriate programs and services for Indigenous people living in an urban environment
Provides a culturally based program to support and address concerns of Indigenous youth who are at risk of negative behaviors
Addressing Violence- Provides education on how to end violence in Indigenous communities
- Teaches about the effects of drug and alcohol abuse
Education- Encourages youth to remain in school and provides support for obtaining high school diploma
- Offers homework assistance and time at the Centre to complete homework with access to computers and Internet
General Social Supports- Provides individual counselling for areas that youth may be struggling with such as socialization and peer pressure
- Offers Native craft classes and regalia making sessions
- Teaches Native dancing, singing and drumming
- Allows the youth to participate in Elder's Circles
Healthy Living and Physical Development- Holds individual and group educational sessions on healthy lifestyle choices including good nutrition and traditional food preparation
- Coordinates and assists youth in preparing nutritious meals through a weekly cooking class
- Supervises non competitive recreational activities
Justice Intervention- Accompanies any youth registered in agency programs to court proceedings if requested
- Provides education and information about the criminal justice system and court procedures
Youth in Care- Provides cultural education and support for youth living in foster homes within community and also to biological and foster parents
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Procédé et formulaires:
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Requires advance registration and Intake assessment
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Admissibilité / population desservie:
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Open to all individuals 13-18 years of age with a focus on off-reserve, at-risk Indigenous youth
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Langues:
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English
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Langues - Notes generals:
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Ojibway, Oji-Cree; upon request
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