Program:
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Community Wellness Worker
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Address:
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PO Box 335 RR 1 Morson, ON P0W 1J0
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Map
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Street Address:
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AON Administration Building Anishinaabeg Of Naongashiing/Big Island First Nation
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Map
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Location:
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- Community is along SE shores of Lake of the Woods, 70 km N of town of Rainy River on Hwy 621
- Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing consists of: the most populated reserve Saug-A-Gaw-Sing 1 (under 1 square mi in size), Big Island 31D, Big Isla
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Band Office: Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9 am-1 pm
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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 Anishnaabeg of Naongashiing- Tribal Council: Independent
- Political Territorial Organization: Grand
Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)Treaty #3
Promotes healthy individuals, families and communities with regard to family violenceProvides culturally appropriate support services, resources, educational materials, and workshops to address community wellness needsProvides cultural teachings and direct traditional activities such as sweat-lodges, medicine picking and drummingOffers workshops including but not limited to the following topics:- Alcohol, street drug and solvent abuse
- Bullying and cyberspace
- Family violence
- Grief and loss
- Healthy relationships
- Healthy families and surviving responsibilities
- Prescription drug abuse
- Self esteem
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing First Nation
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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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