Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre

Record #: PET0377
Last Modified: 07 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 04 Oct 2024

Description

Description (Service) Urban Indigenous service agency provides a range of individual and group programs with a focus on social supports, prenatal and family supports, homelessness, health promotion, justice supports and interventions and more.
  • services are sensitive to social, linguistic and cultural diversity and reflective of children, family and the Indigenous community's strengths and needs
  • support is based on the individual's or family's needs and preferences
Cultural Resource Program - facilitates access to traditional teachings and ceremonies in a safe environment. Promotes cultural awareness, language support and cultural-based healing. Works with Elders and traditional people. Aims to foster a strong sense of well-being and positive Indigenous identity

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Service Details

Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Scheduled evening and weekend programs
Areas Served Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility Urban Indigenous people living in the city and county of Peterborough. Some programs have age requirements or health-related requirements
Application Intake required for some programs. Contact for information
Languages English
Fees None

Address and Location

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

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-775-0387
E-Mail admin@nogofc.ca
Website www.nogofc.ca
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NogoFC 
X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Nogojiwanong_FC
Primary Contact Ashley Safar, Executive Director; Phone: ext 231; Email: ed@nogofc.ca

Agency Overview

About This Agency
Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre
19 Agency Services [Show Listings]

Services at this Location

14 other Service(s) at this Location
Addictions and Mental Health, Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre
Addictions and Mental Health programs offer a cultural space for individuals with mental health and addictions issues to find the help they need in moving towards a healthier lifestyle. Programs offe ... [More]
Akwe:go Urban Aboriginal Children's Program, Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre
The Akwe:go Urban Indigenous Children's Program aims to improve the quality of life of urban Indigenous children (ages 7-12 years) through the delivery of appropriate activities and services. Traditi ... [More]
Apatisiwin Employment Training Program, Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre
The Apatisiwin Employment and Training program provides community-based and one-to-one supports and resources and can assist urban Indigenous individuals to access a range of training, education and s ... [More]
Court Worker Program, Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre
The Aboriginal Court program supports and advocates for both youth and adult Aboriginal peoples involved in the justice system. This service is available to all self-identifying Aboriginal people. Th ... [More]
Cultural Resource Program, Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre
Cultural Resource Coordinator through the Cultural Resource Program works with children, youth, families to coordinate and support cultural knowledge transfer and planning within Nogojiwanong Friendsh ... [More]
Gender Diverse Indigenous Mentor Program, Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre
In partnership with the Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) , the program will support Two-Spirit and Indigenous LGBTQ+ young people by increasing access to supports and activ ... [More]
Healthy Living and Healthy Kids Programs, Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre
Healthy Living Program promotes and supports healthier lifestyles for urban Indigenous people as an Indigenous specific service. * Creates opportunities for community members to learn about healthy l ... [More]
Indigenous Community Wellness, Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre
The Indigenous Community Wellness program fosters improvements in the health and well being of Indigenous individuals, families and children. The focus is health promotion, illness prevention and fam ... [More]
Indigenous Family Support, Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre
The Aboriginal Family Support Program focuses on strengthening parenting and caregiving skills through supporting the spiritual, physical, emotional and intellectual needs of urban Aboriginal childre ... [More]
Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin, Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre
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 comm ... [More]
Life Long Care Program, Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre
Life Long Care Program supports Indigenous individuals as an Indigenous specific service. * Promotes improved quality of life and living for Indigenous people living with a disability, chronic illnes ... [More]
Mental Health and Well-Being Program, Peterborough - 159 King St
Offering support in helping individuals understand and live with mental health challenges and assistance with support to help improve their lives. * Outreach to promote awareness of the Mental Health ... [More]
Prenatal Nutrition Program, Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre
Provides culture-based holistic programs and services to improve the health outcomes of pregnant Indigenous mothers and their babies up to six months. Programs are designed to include father, extende ... [More]
Wasa-Nabin, Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre
Self-development program for at-risk urban Indigenous youth. * Promotes personal well-being, healthier lifestyles and personal success. * One-on-one supports and group activities include goal-setting, ... [More]