Georgian Bay Native Women's Association
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Record #: MID0294 Last Modified: 15 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 15 Apr 2013
Location, Telephone & Internet
Address562 King St
Midland, ON L4R 4P3
 
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LocationMidland
Office Phone705-527-7043
Fax705-527-4513
E-Mailgbnwa@rogers.com
Websitewww.gbnwa.ca
Contact Information
Primary ContactKathy St. Amant, CAP-C Program Coordinator
Alternate ContactLinda Ashford, CAP-C Assistant
Primary ExecutiveNicole Thibodeau, Prenatal Nutrition Program Coordinator
Alternate ExecutiveHector Copegog, Regional Aboriginal Seniors Program
Description & Services
DescriptionA nonprofit organization responsible to the native women and children in the area. A broad range of services include:  
* 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 
 
*Charitable Reg #1108342
HoursMon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
DatesYear round
Areas ServedChristian Island ; Honey Harbour ; Simcoe North
EligibilityNative seniors, children and women. Programs are for first nations members living off reserve.
ApplicationCall for information
LanguagesEnglish ; Ojibway
Other Details
AccessibilityPartially Accessible - Assistance needed
Established1989
ElectionsMar