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Program:
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Urban Indigenous Healthy Living Program
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Address:
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PO Box 752
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3N1
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Street Address:
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427 Mowat Ave
Fort Frances
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Location:
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- Functions as the main office of the United Native Friendship Centre located at Mowat Ave
- Closest intersection is at Mowat Ave and Church St
- Situated near Canada Border Services Agency
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Hours:
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Sep-May: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Jun-Aug: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
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Service Description:
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Provides a wide range of community-based and culturally appropriate programs and services for Indigenous people living in an urban environment
Promotes increased participation in sport, physical fitness and recreation, and other programs that encourage healthy lifestylesOffers individual and group information sessions on fitness and nutrition topicsAssists individuals in creating a personalized fitness program and provides supervision while participant performs the programOffers specialized fitness and nutrition programs for:
- Children
- Youth
- Women
- Seniors and disabled adults
Healthy Eating, Healthy Weight
- Offers a weight management program
- Provides encouragement and health information to support individual in achieving wellness goals
Smoke Free Living/Smoking Cessation
- Provides education and resources about initiatives to quit smoking
- Offers a support group including mentors who have gone through the process of smoking cessation
Youth Leadership
- Provides workshops to teach youth leadership skill development
- Addresses topics including conflict management, decision making, goal setting, teamwork, time management and developing and presenting workshops
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Application:
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Requires a signed consent form and completion of program intake form
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Open to all individuals 7 years of age and older with a focus on off-reserve Indigenous peoples
Fitness and Nutrition Programs
- Children's Groups: 7-12 years of age
- Youth Groups: 13-18 years of age
- Senior's Groups: 50 years and up
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