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Program: Nihdawin Program  
Organization: Ontario Native Women's Association
Thunder Bay - Administration
Phone Numbers: 1-800-667-0816
Fax: 807-623-1104
Email: reception@onwa.ca
Website: www.onwa.ca/
Address:
380 Ray Blvd
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 4E6
Location: Thunder Bay satellite office located on Ray Blvd near Queen St
Accessibility: Partially Accessible    Partially Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- Accessible from street level but no automatic push button; Washroom -- Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Service Description: An organization that provides supports and programs for Indigenous women and their families

  • Supports Indigenous women who are at-risk of homelessness or who are homeless
  • Assists with maintaining existing housing and finding affordable sustainable housing
  • Strives to improve the quality of life for homeless women and mothers and to help achieve a life of stability
  • Family support workers provide the following services:
    • Advocacy
    • Aftercare and follow up
    • Assessment and goal setting
    • Budgeting and life skills
    • Cultural teachings and healing
    • Help with finding, securing, and maintaining housing
    • Home visit support
    • Referrals and partnering with community agencies

    Fees: None
    Application: Call for information
    Eligibility / Target Population: Indigenous women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and have a greater risk of interacting with the criminal justice system
    Languages: English
    Area Served:
    Thunder Bay  
    See Also: Advocacy and Social Action for Indigenous Peoples

    This information was last completely updated on April 10, 2025

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