Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation
Site: Neyaashiinigmiing - Lighthouse Rd
Service: Nawash Native Child Welfare
Record #:
BRU0311
Last Modified:
27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update:
10 May 2023
Contact Information
| Public Comments | Additional Contact: Melissa Soloman, Community Mentor; Email: rtpmentor.ncw@gbtel.ca |
| Office Phone | 519-534-3818 |
| Fax | 519-534-4932 |
| supervisor.ncw@gbtel.ca | |
| Website | https://www.nawash.ca/native-child-welfare |
| Primary Contact | Darlene Ritchie, Family Service Supervisor; Phone: ext 826 |
| Alternate Contact | Shannon Drane, Youth Support Worker; Phone: ext 824; Email: youthworker.ncw@gbtel.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Melissa Soloman, Community Mentor; Email: rtpmentor.ncw@gbtel.ca |
Addresses and Location
| Located In Community | Neyaashiinigmiing |
| Address | Chippewas of Nawash Native Child Welfare Building; 23 Lighthouse Rd Neyaashiinigmiing, ON Canada N0H 2T0 View Google Map |
| Intersection | Lighthouse Rd and Chick's Rd |
| Mailing Address | Chippewas of Nawash Native Child Welfare Building; 23 Lighthouse Rd Neyaashiinigmiing, ON Canada N0H 2T0 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Description
| Description (Service) | Provides protection and care for children and families. Nurtures a healthy community environment with the aim that all children remain connected to their heritage and culture. Range of community-based and culturally appropriate services include: Family Support Program - provides various voluntary services and parenting information to Band members and acts as a liaison between families and off-reserve child welfare agencies. Also offers parenting programs. Foster Care Support - offers support and assistance to foster parents / customary care/ kinship families and children-in-care in the community. Also helps in the recruitment of new foster parents within the community to keep children within their home community. Child Support Program - works in accordance with the Family and Children's Services Act to provide advocacy, support services and referrals for children-in-care and in the community. Offers child / youth enrichment programs for school aged children from daycare to grade 12. Nawash Youth Group - for teens ages 13-18. Offers workshops for social, personal, career and life skills training, annual pre-parenting sessions, fundraisers and a range of cultural and recreational activities. Programs include Teen's Night and drop-in on Friday evenings for games, computer, pool table, TV and movies. Transportation is available home after each event. Leaders In Training - supports children and youth to develop and strengthen their life skills, culture and identity. Multi-faceted program builds on the strengths of Aboriginal youth and their communities. |
Service Details
| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Teen's night: Wed 7 pm-9 pm Teen's drop-in: Fri 7 pm-10 pm Other program hours vary, call for details |
| Areas Served | Chippewas of Nawash First Nation ; and off-reserve members in Bruce and Grey Counties as requested |
| Eligibility | Chippewas of Nawash residents and band membership |
| Application | Call or drop in. Call to register for the Nawash Youth Group. |
| Languages | Ojibway - limited |
| Fees | None |
Administration
| Alternate Name | Cape Croker Native Child Welfare |