Record #: BAR0598 | Last Modified: 05 Jan 2021 | Last Full Update: 05 Nov 2019 |
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Description (Service) | COVID-19 Response * Center is currently open by appointment only * safety restrictions are in place * view details here or on BNFC Facebook page: www.facebook.com/BarrieNativeFriendshipCentre/videos/2652370428353034 * some programs and workshops are still available online and can be accessed at Barrie Native Friendship Centre Facebook * for more information or support call 705-721-7689 or email v.kennedy@bnfc.ca or executivedirector@bnfc.ca Regular Service Urban Aboriginal Community Centre that provides direct culturally appropriate programs and services to community members throughout all stages of the life cycle * provide information and support on how to apply for ‘Registered Indian Status Cards’ * provide guest speakers who will discuss Aboriginal issues * hosts a Pow Wow every year on the first weekend in June Services Include: * Aboriginal Healthy Babies/Healthy Children Program * Aboriginal Family Support Program * Aboriginal Health Outreach Worker * Life Long Care Program * Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Program * Akwe:go Program * Wasa-Nabin Program * Hunger To Hope Program * Urban Aboriginal Healthy Living Program * Apatisiwin Employment and Training Counsellor * Indigenous Criminal Court Worker * Indigenous Bail Supervisor * Kizhaay Anisinaabe Niin (I’m a Kind Man) Program * Restorative Justice Coordinator Weekly Classes Include: * Ojibway Language Classes every Mon from 5:30 pm–7 pm (weather permitting) * call Arlene McKenzie at 705-721-7689 Ext 216 or Vanessa Kennedy Ext 223 to confirm * Bootcamp Classes every Mon from 5:15 pm–6 pm (weather permitting) * Cardio Classes every Tue from 5:15 pm–6 pm (weather permitting) * Okichitaw Barrie (Martial Arts) 6:00 pm-7:00 pm (weather permitting) * call Amaru Mendez at 705-721-7689 Ext 204 to confirm |
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Public Comments | COVID-19 Response * Center is currently open by appointment only * safety restrictions are in place * view details here or on BNFC Facebook page: www.facebook.com/BarrieNativeFriendshipCentre/videos/2652370428353034 * some programs and workshops are still available online and can be accessed at Barrie Native Friendship Centre Facebook * for more information or support call 705-721-7689 or email v.kennedy@bnfc.ca or executivedirector@bnfc.ca |
Hours | COVID-19 Response * Currently open by appointment only Regular Hours Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * Board of Directors meet monthly |
Areas Served | Barrie - and surrounding area |
Eligibility | Open to Status, Non-Status, Inuit and Metis and everyone interested in learning about Native culture |
Application | Walk-in or call for information * for information about Ojibway classes contact Arlene Mckenzie at extension 216 or Vanessa Kennedy ext 223 |
Languages | English - Reception, Interpretation ; Ojibway |
Fees | Membership - $5 individual for Adults age 19+ |
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Located In Community | Barrie |
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Intersection | Bayfield St and Wellington St |
Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
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Office Phone | 705-721-7689 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-855-721-7689 |
Fax | 705-721-7418 |
Website | www.barrienfc.ca |
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Primary Contact | Samantha Kinoshameg, Executive Director; Phone: 705-721-7689 ext 202; Email: executivedirector@bnfc.ca |