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Program:
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National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program
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Address:
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Dalles Rd RR 1
Kenora, ON
P9N 3W7
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Street Address:
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22 Band Office Rd
Ochiichagwe'babigo'ining First Nation
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Location:
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- Band office is located at Band Office Rd in the community of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation, formerly known as Dalles First Nation
- Community is approx 27 km NW of Kenora off Hwy 17A and along Hwy 658
- Consists of 2 settlements:
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Health Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm; Alternating Fri 9 am-1 pm
AA/NA meetings set up as needed
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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 Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation
- Tribal Council: Bimose Tribal Council (BTC)
- Political
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, drug abuse and gambling
- 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 Services
Provides the following services aimed at preventing alcohol and drug abuse problems from reoccurring:- 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 one day prior to event
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe 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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Ojibwe, available upon request
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Area Served:
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Ochiichagwe'Babigo'Ining Ojibway Nation
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