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Program:
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National Native Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program
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Address:
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PO Box 609
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M9
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Street Address:
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108 Main St
Mitaanjigamiing First Nation
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Location:
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- Band Office is located at Main St in the community of Mitannjigamiing First Nation
- Community is 56 km NE of Fort Frances off Hwy 17 onto Hwy 611, on shores of Stanjikoming Bay on Rainy Lake
- Consists of 2 reserves; the main reser
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Alcoholics Anonymous/Support meetings: times vary, call office to confirm dates
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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 Mitaanjigamiing First Nation
- Tribal Council: Pwi-di-goo-zing Ne-yaa-zhing Advisory
ServicesPolitical Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)Treaty #3
Provides services and support for individuals and families struggling with addiction issues- Offers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings when required
- Provides transportation to all meetings and workshops upon request
Prevention- Provides public seminars/meetings to raise community awareness of problematic alcohol and drug abuse and gambling addictions
- Holds educational sessions in schools
- Coordinates cultural and spiritual events
Intervention- Facilitates recreational activities and social events
- Provides individual and group discussions
- Offers cultural and spiritual gatherings
Aftercare: provided for preventing reoccurrence:- Counselling, sharing circles and support groups
- Regular phone calls and home visits
- Referrals to band services, social services, detoxification and treatment centres and medical assistance
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Application:
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Transportation requests should be made at least 1 day prior to event
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Mitaanjigamiing First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, upon request
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Area Served:
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Mitaanjigamiing First Nation
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