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Program:
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Family Well Being Program
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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
Focus is on improving the overall health and well-being of communities and to empower families to build healthy relationshipsWorks to eliminate family violence, the number of youth involved in the justice system and the number of children in careActivities and programs provided can include but are not limited to the following:- Activities that revitalize Native language
- Problematic alcohol and substance use prevention and intervention
- Community events such as feasts
- Family circles, counselling and child/youth support groups
- Referrals to other programs and services
- School programs
- Traditional land-based healing events
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Application:
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Program registration recommended
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing
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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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