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Program:
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Child Protection Services
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Address:
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Wauzhushk Onigum Nation PO Box 1360
Kenora, ON
P9N 3X7
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Location:
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- Located at the Lake of the Woods Professional Centre building on Main St S in Kenora
- Situated directly across from Kenora City Hall
- Closest intersection is at Main St S and McClellan Ave
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Emergencies: Mon-Sun 24 hours
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Service Description:
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Administers bicultural child protection and prevention services for First Nation children and youthFocus is on providing services that respect Anishinaabe heritage, culture and traditions
Provides mandated protection services and programs to First Nations children and families
Offers the following services:- Coordinates alternative care and customary care placements for children and youth
- Conducts intake assessments
- Investigates all reports of abuse and neglect
- Offers family relief and support
- Assists youth in planning for their future
- Promotes community awareness and education through workshops and seminars
- Hosts an annual traditional "Honouring Our Children" powwow
- Organizes seasonal feasts in different communities
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Application:
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Intake assessment required for all programs
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- First Nations children and youth 17 years of age and younger, on/off-reserve and in need of protection
- Several service agreements with individual communities and/or child welfare authorities are in place to provide protection and prevention services locally and/or regionally; information listed on website
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, Oji-Cree; upon request
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Area Served:
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Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum, Eagle Lake First Nation, Grassy Narrows First Nation, Iskatewizaagegan 39 Independent First Nation, Naotkamegwanning First Nation, and Northwest Angle 33 First Nation
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