Georgian Bay Native Women's Association, King St Midland

Georgian Bay Native Women's Association

Site: King St Midland

Record #: MID0438

Last Modified: 31 Oct 2024

Last Full Update: 30 Jun 2020

Description

Description (Service)

Nonprofit organization responsible to the native women and children in the area offering:

CAP-C Children's Cultural Program offers social, cultural, educational and recreational programs including traditional and clan teachings, legends and storytelling, craft making, full moon and other traditional ceremonies, regalia making workshops, family camping, and other traditional activities such as snowshoeing

moms and tots support group
pre-natal services
toy lending library
native language training for children
health outreach support system for women to discuss issues which affect the social, cultural, mental and physical aspects of native life and break the violence cycle
Seniors Cultural Program offers culturally focused and holistic based support to seniors/elders in home through one on one counseling and healing circles, provision of furnishings, luncheons, transportation services and recognition medals at major functions

Service Details

Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Midland ; Penetanguishene ; Springwater ; Tay ; Tiny
Eligibility	Programs are for First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples living off reserve.
Application	Call for information
Languages	Ojibway - Programs, by request
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Penetanguishene
Address & Map	41 Main St Penetanguishene, ON Canada L9M 1S7
Physical Access	Partially Accessible - Assistance needed

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-527-7043
Fax	705-527-4513
E-Mail	info@gbnwa.ca
Website	gbnwa.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000311109220&ref=ts&fref=ts
Primary Contact	Sherri Charlebois, CAP-C Program Coordinator
Alternate Contact	Katelynn Copegog, Prenatal Nutrition Program Coordinator
Mailing Address	41 Main St Penetanguishene, ON Canada L9M 1S7