Atikokan Native Friendship Centre - Wasa Nabin Program - Behavioural Supports Ontario

Programme:	Wasa Nabin Program

Organisation:	Atikokan Native Friendship Centre

Description des services:	Provides a culturally-based program to support and address concerns of Indigenous youth 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 Healthy Eating and Physical Development 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 Justice Intervention Provides support to incarcerated individuals including accompaniment to court hearings Accompanies any youth registered in agency programs to court proceedings if requested Social Supports Provides individual support for areas youth may be struggling with such as socialization and peer pressure Supervises trips to cultural, educational or recreational activities Violence Prevention Teaches about effects of problematic alcohol and substance use Provides support for individuals undergoing drug and alcohol treatment Youth in Care Provides cultural education and support for youth living in foster homes within community


Frais:	None

Admissibilité / population desservie:	At-risk Indigenous youth 13-18 years of age

Procédé et formulaires:	Register for programs at office Contact office for program dates/times

Accessibilité:	Accessible en fauteuil roulant

Langues:	English


Numéros de téléphone:	807-597-1213

Télécopie:	807-597-1473


Adresse électronique:	wn@anfc.ca

Site Web:	www.anfc.ca/wasa-nabin-program/

Adresse postale:	PO Box 1510 Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0

Adresse de rue:	309 Main St W Atikokan

Emplacement:	Located at Main St W in downtown Atikokan Closest intersection is at Main St W and Marks St

Heures d’ouverture:	Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12:30 pm, 1:30 pm-4:30 pm

Contacts:	Audra Penner - Wasa-Nabin Coordinator

Les présents renseignements ont été entièrement mis à jour le 2/21/2025

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