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Address:
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326 2nd St S
Kenora
P9N 1G5
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Map
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Location:
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- Located downtown at 2nd St S next door to the Century Cinema Theatre
- Closest intersection is at 2nd St S and Chipman St
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Program: Hours vary
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Service Description:
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Provides programs and services to improve the quality of life for urban Indigenous people with a focus on social, educational and cultural development
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
- Supervises non competitive recreational activities
Justice Intervention- Accompanies any youth registered in agency programs to court proceedings if requested
Youth in Care- Provides cultural education and support for youth living in foster homes within community
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Application:
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- Intake assessment required
- Requires advance registration
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Open to all with a focus on off-reserve, at-risk Indigenous youth between 13-18 years of age
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, upon request
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