Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre IncAkwe:go Urban Aboriginal Children's Program |
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| Location, Telephone & Internet | ||||
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| Address | 175 Yonge St Midland, ON L4R 2A7 View Google Map | |||
| Location | Midland | |||
| Intersection | William St & Yonge St | |||
| Office Phone | 705-526-5589 | |||
| Fax | 705-526-7662 | |||
| Website | www.gbnfc.com/akwego | |||
| Contact Information | ||||
| Primary Contact | Malorie Gerrard, Program Coordinator; Phone: ext 254; Email: akwego@gbnfc.com | |||
| Alternate Contact | Compton Khan, Executive Director | |||
| Description & Services | ||||
| Description | Akwe:go is offered at Indian Friendship Centres across the province. The program is designed to support and meet the needs of Urban Aboriginal at risk children between ages 7 to 12. The program consist of the following five component areas: *Children In Care *Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorders (FASD)and All Disabilities *Institutional Interventions *Health and Physical Development *Social Supports Also offers after-school programs; Health resources; Teachings by elders; Culturally relevant supports; Referrals to community resources and agencies; Public awareness and community outreach. After school programs are open to the greater community. | |||
| Hours | Office Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-4 pm Call for information about recreational and after school program schedules. | |||
| Dates | Year round | |||
| Areas Served | Simcoe North | |||
| Eligibility | Ages: 7 year(s) - 12 year(s) Primarily Natives - but open to all | |||
| Application | Call for information | |||
| Fees | Donation ; None | |||
| Languages | English ; Ojibway | |||
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| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Print Material | Newsletter (quarterly) | |||
| Established | 1984 | |||
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