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Program:
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Band Office - Brighter Futures
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Address:
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PO Box 105
Lansdowne House, ON
P0T 1Z0
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Street Address:
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Band Office
Neskantaga First Nation
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Location:
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- Band Office is located in the main Administration building in the community of Neskantaga First Nation also known as Lansdowne House
- Community is 180 km NE of Pickle Lake, 560 km N of Thunder Bay, on S shore of Attawapiskat Lake
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Activity times/dates including evenings, posted at all public places
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Service Description:
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Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Neskantaga First Nation- Tribal Council: Matawa First Nations Management
- Political Territorial
Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #9
Provides programs and activities to increase awareness, build knowledge and enhance skills for healthy living- Operates a youth drop-in centre
- Carries out fund-raising efforts with children and youth to offset program costs and to teach financial responsibility
- Provides activities and sports events upon request with at least 3 days prior notice
- Offers educational sessions about healthy living topics
Offers various activities for different age groups that include:- Arts and crafts
- Ball hockey
- Baseball games
- Exercise classes
- Hunting, fishing and survival skills teaching
- Kids playtime
- Movie nights
- Outdoor and indoor sports
- Traditional teachings
- Weight training
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Neskantaga First Nation between 2-35 years of age
Activities and sports events offered for following age groups:
- Children 2-6 years of age
- Children 7-12 years of age
- Youth 13-18 years of age
- Young adults 19-35 years of age
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Oji-Cree, available upon request
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Area Served:
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Neskantaga First Nation
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