Barrie Native Friendship Centre

Site: Barrie - 175 Bayfield St

Service: Akwe:go Program

Record #: BAR0258
Last Modified: 03 Dec 2024
Last Full Update: 26 Jul 2023

Description

Description (Service) Akwe:go (Mohawk meaning All of Us) Program is designed to provide comprehensive services to urban Aboriginal at-risk children between the ages of 7 - 12 with the support, tools and healthy activities that will build upon and foster their inherent ability to make healthy lifestyle choices.

Program components include:
  • after school support
  • peer support circles and peer counselling
  • access to recreational and sporting activities
  • referral to to other community supports
  • workshops on healthy eating habits
  • tutoring and mentoring

Service Details

Hours Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, program hours vary
Areas Served Barrie
Eligibility Age Requirements: 7 year(s) - 12 year(s)
Application Call or email for more information
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
175 Bayfield St
Barrie, ON
Canada L4M 3B4
Intersection Bayfield St and Wellington St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-721-7689, Ext 213
Fax 705-721-7418
E-Mail info@bnfc.ca
Website https://www.barrienfc.ca/
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarrieNativeFriendshipCentre/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barrienativefriendshipcentre/
Primary Contact Angelle Leclair, Awke:go Program Coordinator; Email: a.leclair@bnfc.ca
Alternate Contact Samantha Kinoshameg, Executive Director; Phone: 705-721-7689 ext 202; Email: executivedirector@bnfc.ca
Mailing Address Barrie Native Friendship Centre 
175 Bayfield St 
Barrie, ON 
Canada L4M 3B4

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