Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre, Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin

Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre

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Record #: PET0265

Last Modified: 24 May 2024

Last Full Update: 14 Sep 2023

Office Phone	705-775-0387
E-Mail	admin@nogofc.ca
Website	www.nogofc.ca
Social Media	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NogoFC Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nogojiwanong_FC
Primary Contact	Wendell Froman, Kizhaay Anishnaabe Niin
Alternate Contact	Ashley Safar, Executive Director; Phone: 705-775-0388 ext 231

Site Location	Downtown Location of Second Office
Located In Community	Peterborough
Address	580 Cameron St Peterborough, ON Canada K9J 3Z5 View MapQuest Map
Physical Access	Partially Accessible - East entrance is fully accessible * may require assistance with the West entrance door; Elevators, unknown

Description (Service)

Program is designed to engage Aboriginal men and male youth in ending all forms of violence towards Aboriginal women.

Empowers participants to be positive male role models in their families and communities
Sharing / Support circles
Group based programming
One-on-one support / peer counselling
Cultural events and activities
Access to Elders and traditional knowledge holders
Advocacy and assistance with accessing services
Crisis Intervention / Safety Planning
Support to men and male youth involved with the justice system (pre-charge or court-ordered intervention and diversion programming

Hours	Mon-Fri 10 am-4:30 pm some evening services by appointment only (Mon, Thu remotely)
Areas Served	Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility	Indigenous men and male youth 13 year(s) and up;
Application	Contact for information
Languages	English
Fees	None