Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre

Application

Requires advance registration and Intake assessment

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Open to all with a focus on off reserve, at risk Indigenous children between 7-12 years of age

Fees

None

Contacts

Candace Shabaquay - Akwe:go Coordinator
807-737-1903 Ext 225 * candaces@ngfc.net

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, Oji-Cree; upon request

Accessibility

Partially Accessible

Accessibility Note

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

Description of Services:

Provides support, tools and health programming to help build upon child's ability to make healthy choices

Provides overall assessment of needs
Develops action plan to address identified needs (addresses needs of child and parent/caregiver)
Provides customized programs based on identified needs
Provides appropriate referrals to community agencies to assist with identified needs
Offers support to children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and disabilities who are at-risk of additional challenges
Provides support at schools to children having teacher conflict or suspension issues

Focuses on the following:

Provision of social supports to address poverty related self-esteem issues and peer pressure to engage in unhealthy behaviours
Health and physical development

Program participants are offered the following:

Assistance with homework
Nutritional snacks
Food preparation classes
Talking circles
Afterschool, evening and weekend activities

Akwe Go Program