Programme: Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre - Wasa Nabin Program
Organisation: Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre
Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre - Friendship Centre Administration
Numéros de téléphone: 807-737-1903 Ext 227
Sans frais: 1-800-619-9519
Télécopie: 807-737-3399
Adresse courriel: reception@ngfc.net
Site Web: www.ngfc.net/services/wasa-nabin-program/
Adresse
postale
:
PO Box 1299
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1B8
Adresse:
52 King St
Sioux Lookout
Point géographique:
  • Located at King St in Sioux Lookout across the street from Madsen Motors
  • Closest intersection is at King St and 4th Ave
Accessibilité:
Partially Accessible
Notes sur l'accessibilité: 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
Heures d’ouverture: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Description des services: 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



Frais: None
Procédé et formulaires: Requires advance registration and Intake assessment
Admissibilité / population desservie: Open to all individuals 13-18 years of age with a focus on off-reserve, at-risk Indigenous youth
Langues: English
Notes linguistiques: Ojibway, Oji-Cree; upon request
Zone desservie: Northern
Voir aussi: Défense des droits et action sociale pour les peuples autochtones
Mauvais traitements infligés aux enfants et bien-être et protection de l'enfance
Sécurité des enfants
Services de diététistes
Centres et programmes de santé pour les peuples autochtones
Dernière mise à jour: 7/29/2025
Adresse Web du profil de service: fre/displayService.aspx?id=141566

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