Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre, Akwe:go Urban Aboriginal Children's Program

Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre

Service: Akwe:go Urban Aboriginal Children's Program

Record #: MID0835

Last Modified: 13 Jul 2024

Last Full Update: 16 Mar 2023

Description

Description (Service)

Program designed to provide comprehensive support for children at risk so they may build upon and foster their inherent ability to make healthy choices by:

provision of social supports to address issues of self-esteem, victimization and peer pressure
outreach initiative to ensure access to culturally appropriate services for children in care and their families including support and education for non-Aboriginal adoptive and foster parents;
addressing the inter-related health impacts of poverty, diabetes, and obesity
providing school suspension supports, direct access to computers and literacy and encouraging healthy relationships with peers and authority figures
providing access to tutoring and mentoring, supervised physical activities and incorporating a parent support component for children with Fetal Alchohol Syndrome and/or other disabilities and their families
providing counselling and support to children who have witnessed violence

Service Details

Hours	Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm
Areas Served	Christian Island ; Coldwater ; Elmvale ; Honey Harbour ; Midland ; Penetanguishene ; Springwater ; Tay ; Tiny
Eligibility	Ages: 7 year(s) - 12 year(s) Priority is for First Nation, Metis and Inuit peoples living off reserve 7-12 years
Application	Call Ashley McGuire, Akwe:go Program Coordinator, ext 264
Languages	Ojibway - Programs, by request
Fees	Donation ; None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Midland
Address & Map	175 Yonge St Midland, ON Canada L4R 2A7
Intersection	William St and Yonge St
Physical Access	Fully Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door

Contact Information

Office Phone	705-526-5589
Fax	705-526-7662
E-Mail	akwego@gbnfc.com
Website	https://www.gbnfc.com
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akwego.gbnfc
Primary Contact	Becca Sterling, Akwe:go Program Coordinator; Phone: ext 254