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Programme:
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Ge Da Gi Binez Youth Centre - Secure Custody Facility
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Adresse postale:
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c/o c/o Pwi Di Goo Zing Ne Yaa Zhing Advisory Services
PO Box 522 c/o Pwi Di Goo Zing Ne Yaa Zhing Advisory Services
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M8
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Adresse:
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520 Eighth St E
Fort Frances
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Point géographique:
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- Located at Eighth St E in the town of Fort Frances
- Closest intersection is at Eighth St E and Christie Ave N
- Situated near Rainycrest Home for the Aged
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Accessibilité:
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Accessible en fauteuil roulant
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Heures d’ouverture:
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Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm
Centre: Mon-Sun 24 hours
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Description des services:
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Serves as a non-political Chiefs Council which provides support and advisory services to seven First Nation communities
Manages a secure custody facility for Indigenous youth in conflict with the law
- Aims to reconnect youth with Indigenous heritage and traditions to enhance their capacity to make better choices after the transition to community life
- Accommodates 12 youth with separate areas for 8 males and 4 females
Provides the following culturally appropriate rehabilitation programs and services:
- A ceremonial space to learn and practice cultural ceremonies
- An educational program to help youth further academic studies and develop skills
- Traditional teachings and Aboriginal history
- Anger management sessions and counselling
- Life skills education and training
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Procédé et formulaires:
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Referral only through Court system
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Admissibilité / population desservie:
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Indigenous youth 12-17 years of age from Northwestern Ontario in conflict with the law and are being detained or serving sentences
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Zone(s) desservie(s):
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Kenora and Rainy River
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