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Program:
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Mishkeegogamang Safe House - Women's Shelter
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Address:
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Mishkeegogamang Safe House General Delivery
Osnaburgh, ON
P0V 2H0
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Location:
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- Operates a short term emergency shelter for women who have been victims of physical, emotional, sexual or financial abuse, and their children
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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 Mishkeegogamang First Nation- Independent First Nation (not part of a Tribal Council)
- Political
Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #9
Operates a short term emergency shelter for women who have been victims of physical, emotional, sexual or financial abuse, and their children - Provides public education workshops and seminars to raise awareness about the issues and impacts of violence against women and children
- Gratefully accepts donations of money, furniture, lightly used clothing or any household items or appliances
Services provided include: - 24-hour crisis line
- Advocacy
- Child Support Worker
- Counselling support
- Court accompaniment and referrals
- Emergency transportation
- Referral to community services
- Transition and safety planning
Transitional Support Services
Provides assistance in safety planning for women and their children through the following services: - Counselling
- Educational upgrading
- Health and wellness services
- Housing
- Income support
- Job training
- Legal assistance/legal aid
- Parental support
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Female members aged 16 years and older, from a First Nation community in the Sioux Lookout District
- Women who have been victims of physical, emotional, sexual or financial abuse and their children
- Maximum length of stay is 6 weeks
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, available upon request
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