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Programme:
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Atikokan Native Friendship Centre - Wasa Nabin Program
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Numéros de téléphone:
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807-597-1213
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Télécopie:
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807-597-1473
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Adresse
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PO Box 1510
Atikokan, ON
P0T 1C0
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Adresse:
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309 Main St W
Atikokan
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Point géographique:
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- Located at Main St W in downtown Atikokan
- Closest intersection is at Main St W and Marks St
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Accessibilité:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Heures d’ouverture:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12:30 pm, 1:30 pm-4:30 pm
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Personnes-ressources publiques:
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Audra Penner - Wasa-Nabin Coordinator
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Description des services:
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Provides a culturally-based program to support and address concerns of Indigenous youth
Education- Provides educational advocacy at Atikokan High School and St Pat's Separate School; in cases of school suspension, can offer student a place to spend time
- Offers homework time at the Centre with access to computers and Internet
- Assists with developing resumes, cover letters and completing job applications
- Participates in professional training courses including autism workshops, canoeing courses, food handling courses and smoking cessation workshops
Healthy Eating and Physical Development- Holds individual and group discussions on healthy lifestyle choices including concerns and prevention of diabetes and high blood pressure and benefits of exercise
- Teaches a cooking class with a focus on healthy choices and the use of traditional foods
- Supervises and plans regular wilderness outings
Justice Intervention- Provides support to incarcerated individuals including accompaniment to court hearings
- Accompanies any youth registered in agency programs to court proceedings if requested
Social Supports- Provides individual support for areas youth may be struggling with such as socialization and peer pressure
- Supervises trips to cultural, educational or recreational activities
Violence Prevention- Teaches about effects of problematic alcohol and substance use
- Provides support for individuals undergoing drug and alcohol treatment
Youth in Care- Provides cultural education and support for youth living in foster homes within community
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Frais:
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None
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Procédé et formulaires:
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- Register for programs at office
- Contact office for program dates/times
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Admissibilité / population desservie:
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At-risk Indigenous youth 13-18 years of age
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Langues:
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English
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Notes linguistiques:
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Ojibway, upon request
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Zone desservie:
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District of Rainy River
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Dernière mise à jour:
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2/21/2025
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Adresse Web du profil de service:
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fre/displayService.aspx?id=141946
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