Akwe:go

427 Mowat Ave
Fort Frances

807-274-8541

Fax: 807-274-4110

akwego2@unfc.org

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Sep-May

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm Jun-Aug

Last update: May 4, 2026: Suggest an edit

Application

Requires a signed consent form and completion of program intake form

Eligibility / Target Population

Open to all with a focus on off-reserve Indigenous at-risk children 7-12 years of age
Support within the schools is only for Indigenous children

Fees

None

Languages

English

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

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

Focuses on the following:

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

Program participants are offered the following:

Last Updated: May 4, 2026: Suggest an edit