Multicultural Association of Northwestern Ontario

Application

Call for information

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Children and youth between 7-25 years of age

Special programs and activities for children 7-11 yrs -- After-School Program, Arts and Crafts, Girl Power for pre-teens

Revolution Girls Style Program: Female youths, aged 11-17

Fees

None

Contacts

Moffat Makuto - Executive Director
Cell 807-476-4522 * manwoyc@tbaytel.net

Languages

English

Language Note

Available upon request

Accessibility

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

Not Accessible; entrance at street level

Description of Services:

A network for youth from all cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds working to promote acceptance, respect and appreciation of diversity

Organizes recreational, educational and other social activities to promote healthy lifestyles

Holds dances every Fri night from 8pm-12 midnight

Offers special programs and activities for children (7-11 yrs) such as summer camps run by volunteers

After-School Program

Encourages young people to organize their own activities eg. workshops, dances, games and other fun activities to keep them off the streets at night

Drop-in Multicultural Youth Centre

Offers facilities for meetings, workshops, socials, study, tutoring, computer access, and networking
Has members and affiliate groups throughout Northwestern Ontario

Revolution Girls Style Program

Educates young women about their rights and any issues that affect their well-being

Band of Brothers Program

Educates boys and young men about manhood, life skills and social responsibilities

Study Groups

Helps students to do well in school

Youth Leadership Development Training Program

Teaches youths to plan and organize their own activities
Offers reception and orientation for new immigrant and refugee youths who come to Thunder Bay from other countries
Provides orientation sessions for Indigenous students from remote communities coming to study in urban centres to help them adapt to city life
Offers "Youth Working for Change" that incorporates race relations, safer communities and environmental campaigns

Multicultural Youth Council