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Address:
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c/o c/o Keewaywin Band Office
PO Box 90 c/o Keewaywin Band Office
Keewaywin, ON
P0V 3G0
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Street Address:
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202 Band Office Rd
Keewaywin First Nation
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Location:
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- Functions as the Band Office located at Band Office Rd in the community of Keewaywin First Nation
- Community is 200 km N of Red Lake on SE shore of Sandy Lake
- Connected to several other communities including Sandy Lake, Deer Lake
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Emergencies: Mon-Sun 24 hours
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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 Keewaywin First Nation- Tribal Council: Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs
- Political Territorial
Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #9
Provides crisis intervention services to community in crisis situations and to individuals affected by family violence and suicide- Offers immediate on site or telephone assistance
- Dispatches call to police when deemed necessary
- Ensures victims receive support and assistance to secure their safety
- Arranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon location to discuss possible crisis resolutions
Also coordinates:- Crisis plan to follow in response to suicide intervention, domestic violence intervention and any other form of crisis situations that may arise in community
- Information sessions and workshops on techniques for healing strategies
Support Services
Supports can include but are not limited to:- Debriefing and stabilization following crisis situation
- Advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies
- Meal preparation, transportation, homemaking and other areas requiring support for families in crisis situations such as the suicide of a youth
- Information about/referrals to appropriate resources and services
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Keewaywin First Nation experiencing any form of crisis
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Oji-Cree, available upon request
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Area Served:
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Keewaywin First Nation
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