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Program:
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Traditional Healing Program
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Address:
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Box 686
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M9
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Street Address:
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1460 Idylwild Dr
Fort Frances
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Location:
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- Located at Idylwild Dr one block S of Hwy 11
- Closest intersection is at Idylwild Dr and School Rd
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
Craft Classes: Oct-Jun
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Service Description:
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Provides a primary health care clinic and outreach programs for Indigenous individuals and families
Provides individuals with access to a full range of traditional healing practicesCoordinates referrals for visits to Traditional HealersMaintains resources on local area elders and healersProvides education on traditional healing methodsSome activities offered are:- Aboriginal weekly craft group
- Attendance at local First Nations health fairs
- Cultural education in local schools
- Elder visits and ceremonies at Rainycrest Home for the Aged
- Spring medicine walk
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Application:
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Requires booked appointments
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Indigenous people living in the Rainy River District both on/off-reserve
- Craft classes open to everyone
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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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Area Served:
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Big Grassy River First Nation, Couchiching First Nation, Lac La Croix First Nation, Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, Naicatchewenin First Nations, Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, and Ojibways of Onigaming
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