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Program:
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Community Wellness Worker
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Address:
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c/o c/o Medical Clinic
PO Box 1850 c/o Medical Clinic
Kenora, ON
P9N 3X8
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Street Address:
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Golf Course Rd
Wauzhushk Onigum/Rat Portage First Nation
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Location:
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- Wauzhushk Onigum Medical Building is located at the end of Golf Course Rd
- Situated near Biindigen Learning Centre
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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 Wauzhushk Onigum Nation- Tribal Council: Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council
(AKRC)Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)Treaty #3
Supports reduction or prevention of family and community violence- Provides victim service referrals and emergency support for family violence
- Works one-on-one with families experiencing family violence to develop a plan of action for identified concerns
- Provides referrals to counselling, legal services, and treatment centres
- Offers Indigenous culture-based healing, self-help processes for anger management, and positive self-image development; alternative discipline methods and positive relationships
- Organizes and facilitates community events in schools, powwows, and health fairs to promote a healthy lifestyle and prevention of family violence
- Develops programs, workshops, promotions, and prevention education campaigns dealing with family-based violence awareness
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Wauzhushk Onigum Nation and their children who are experiencing family violence or struggling with maintaining a healthy lifestyle
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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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Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum
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