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Wasa Nabin Program
309 Main St W
Atikokan
Atikokan
807-597-1213
Fax: 807-597-1473
Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12:30 pm, 1:30 pm-4:30 pm
Last updated: Feb 21, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
- Register for programs at office
- Contact office for program dates/times
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
At-risk Indigenous youth 13-18 years of age
Fees
None
Contacts
Audra Penner - Wasa-Nabin Coordinator
Languages
English
Language Note
Ojibway, upon request
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Provides a culturally-based program to support and address concerns of Indigenous youth
Education
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
- 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
- Provides support to incarcerated individuals including accompaniment to court hearings
- Accompanies any youth registered in agency programs to court proceedings if requested
- Provides individual support for areas youth may be struggling with such as socialization and peer pressure
- Supervises trips to cultural, educational or recreational activities
- Teaches about effects of problematic alcohol and substance use
- Provides support for individuals undergoing drug and alcohol treatment
- Provides cultural education and support for youth living in foster homes within community
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