United Native Friendship Centre - Wasa Nabin Program

Requires a signed consent and completion of program intake form

Open to all individuals 13-18 years of age with a focus on off-reserve Indigenous at-risk youth

None

English

Ojibway, upon request

Wheelchair Accessible

Provides a culturally based program to support and address concerns of Indigenous youth who are at risk of negative behaviors
Addressing Violence

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
Supervises non competitive recreational activities

Justice Intervention

Accompanies any youth registered in agency programs to court proceedings if requested

Youth in Care

Provides cultural education and support for youth living in foster homes within community