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Program:
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Site 2 - Training and Conference Centre - Akwe:Go Special Supports
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Address:
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c/o c/o Alternative Education
PO Box 244 c/o Alternative Education
Red Lake, ON
P0V 2M0
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Street Address:
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114 Forestry Rd
Red Lake
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Location:
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- Located at Forestry Rd near the Kinsmen Beach on shore of Red Lake
- Closest intersection is at Forestry Rd and Sunset Rd
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Service Description:
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Administers programs and services to improve the quality of life for off-reserve Indigenous people with a focus on social, educational and cultural development
Provides support, tools and health programming to help build upon child's ability to make healthy choices- Provides overall assessment of needs
- Develops action plan to address identified needs (addresses needs of child and parent/caregiver)
- Provides customized programs based on identified needs
- Provides appropriate referrals to community agencies to assist with identified needs
Focuses on the following:- Provision of social supports to address poverty related self-esteem issues and peer pressure to engage in unhealthy behaviours
- Health and physical development
Program participants are offered the following:- Assistance with homework
- Afterschool, evening and weekend activities
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Application:
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Intake assessment required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Off-reserve at-risk Indigenous children 7-12 years of age who may have been diagnosed with developmental difficulties such as Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD)
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, Cree; available upon request
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