Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre

Application

Requires advance registration and Intake assessment

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Open to all individuals 13-18 years of age with a focus on off-reserve, at-risk Indigenous youth

Fees

None

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, Oji-Cree; upon request

Accessibility

Partially Accessible

Accessibility Note

Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- No automatic push button doors; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar ; Can meet client at designated accessible location if required

Description of Services:

Provides a culturally based program to support and address concerns of Indigenous youth who are at risk of negative behaviors
Addressing Violence

Provides education on how to end violence in Indigenous communities
Teaches about the effects of drug and alcohol abuse

Education

Encourages youth to remain in school and provides support for obtaining high school diploma
Offers homework assistance and time at the Centre to complete homework with access to computers and Internet

General Social Supports

Provides individual counselling for areas that youth may be struggling with such as socialization and peer pressure
Offers Native craft classes and regalia making sessions
Teaches Native dancing, singing and drumming
Allows the youth to participate in Elder's Circles

Healthy Living and Physical Development

Holds individual and group educational sessions on healthy lifestyle choices including good nutrition and traditional food preparation
Coordinates and assists youth in preparing nutritious meals through a weekly cooking class
Supervises non competitive recreational activities

Justice Intervention

Accompanies any youth registered in agency programs to court proceedings if requested
Provides education and information about the criminal justice system and court procedures

Youth in Care

Provides cultural education and support for youth living in foster homes within community and also to biological and foster parents

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