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Youth Wilderness Retreat Program takes place at the traditional O-ma-day-na-moh-win-nik (Breathing Grounds) site, which is a 25 minute boat ride from the community

Program: Youth Program  
Organization: Nibinamik First Nation
Band Office
Nibinamik Health Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-593-2211
Fax: 807-593-2246
Email: health@summerbeaver.com
Website: www.nibinamik.ca/
Address:
c/o c/o Nursing Station, Nibinamik
PO Box 116 c/o Nibinamik Health Centre
Summer Beaver, ON
P0T 3B0
Street Address:
Nibinamik Health Centre
Nibinamik First Nation
 
Location:
  • Functions as a Nursing Station/Health Centre for the community of Nibinamik First Nation
  • Located near the Band Office
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Band Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Nibinamik First Nation also known as Summer Beaver
  • Tribal Council: Matawa First Nations Management
  • Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)
  • Treaty #9


Responsible for planning, developing and implementing all social, recreational and special events for children and youth of the community
  • Provides various activities such as arts and crafts, baking nights, movie nights and outdoor sports events
  • Organizes and supervises various outdoor activities for youth during summer months such as baseball, football, soccer, dodgeball and frisbee
Recreation services and facilities include:
  • Baseball diamond
  • Gymnasium
  • Skating rink
  • Recreation complex, used for feasts, social gatherings, indoor sports activities
Youth Wilderness Retreat Program (YWRP)
  • Coordinates an annual wilderness camp experience for children, youth and families for one week in July
  • Focus is to promote leadership and cultural knowledge with many of the teachings provided by local elders and experienced instructors
  • Offers fun events, sports activities and practical skills learning such as medicine walks, fish netting, boat and motor safety, first aid/water training, moose hunting skills and preparation of traditional food

Fees: None
Application: Call for information
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Nibinamik First Nation 18 years of age and younger
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibway, Oji-Cree; available upon request
Area Served:
Nibinamik First Nation  
See Also: Fitness Centres and Programs

This information was last completely updated on August 1, 2025

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