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Organization:
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Association des francophones du Nord-Ouest de l'Ontario - Thunder Bay - French Community Services
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Address:
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234 Van Norman St Suite 200
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 4B8
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Location:
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- Located on Van Norman St in the N ward of Thunder Bay
- Closest intersection is at Van Norman and Court St N
- Near Sargent & Son Funeral Chapel
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Service Description:
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The aim of the Association des francophones du Nord-Ouest de l'Ontario (AFNOO) is the enhancement and the promotion of Northwestern Ontario's Francophone community in order to celebrate its richness and the added value it represents for our communities, the region, Ontarian society, and the country as a whole
Ensures the development and the prosperity of the francophone community in Northwestern Ontario at the political, educational, economic, linguistic, social and cultural levelsWorks at the political level to claim the rights of Francophones in order to preserve, improve and increase French Language ServicesFacilitates the engagement and the participation of Francophones in their communitiesCounters assimilation while supporting good relations with the non francophone community and groups in the regionSeeks the co-operation of the francophone community in asserting and recognizing its identityServes the interests of the group members in a timely and professional wayEnsures the financial viability and the effective operation of the association
Services include:
Services for newcomers- facilitation of economic and social integration in Northwestern Ontario
- job search assistance
- housing search assistance
- information on the school system, health care, government administrative procedures
- transportation and tutoring service
Employment services- assistance with resume writing
- assistance with interview preparation
- information on the job market
- workshops focused on employability
Support in creating Francophone daycare facilities and in income diversification- facilitation of creation of non-profit francophone daycares as well as in school settings
- support for individuals looking to set up francophone daycares in a family setting
- organization, participation and promotion of events in the region as well as economic community development, allowing for networking amongst participants
- income and service diversification within francophone organizations that contribute to community economic stability
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Fees:
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Membership - Annual fees for adult group/club and youth group
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Application:
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Membership forms available online
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Francophones of Northwestern Ontario
Membership
Any Francophone group within the designated area and in existence for a year
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Area Served:
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Kenora, Rainy River, and Thunder Bay
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