Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre - Wasa Nabin Program - Behavioural Supports Ontario

Programme:	Wasa Nabin Program

Organisations:	Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre - Friendship Centre Administration

Description des services:	Provides a culturally based program to support and address concerns of Indigenous youth who are at risk of negative behaviors Addressing Violence Provides education on how to end violence in Indigenous communities Teaches about the effects of drug and alcohol abuse 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 Coordinates and assists youth in preparing nutritious meals through a weekly cooking class Supervises non competitive recreational activities Justice Intervention Accompanies any youth registered in agency programs to court proceedings if requested Provides education and information about the criminal justice system and court procedures Youth in Care Provides cultural education and support for youth living in foster homes within community and also to biological and foster parents


Frais:	None

Admissibilité / population desservie:	Open to all individuals 13-18 years of age with a focus on off-reserve, at-risk Indigenous youth

Procédé et formulaires:	Requires advance registration and Intake assessment

Accessibilité:	Partiellement accessible

Notes sur l'accessibilité:	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

Langues:	English


Numéros de téléphone:	807-737-1903 Ext 227

Numéro sans frais:	1-800-619-9519

Télécopie:	807-737-3399


Adresse électronique:	reception@ngfc.net

Site Web:	www.ngfc.net/services/wasa-nabin-program/

Adresse postale:	PO Box 1299 Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8

Adresse de rue:	52 King St Sioux Lookout

Emplacement:	Located at King St in Sioux Lookout across the street from Madsen Motors Closest intersection is at King St and 4th Ave

Heures d’ouverture:	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

Les présents renseignements ont été entièrement mis à jour le 7/29/2025

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