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Program:
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John Street Rd - Biwaase'aa
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Address:
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1610 John Street Rd
Thunder Bay, ON
P7G 1J9
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Map
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Location:
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Located at John Street Rd near Belrose Rd
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Hours:
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Main office Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
School location times vary per school
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Service Description:
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Offers a comprehensive holistic program for Indigenous children and their families living off-reserve from ages 18 month to 18 years. Programs include the Aboriginal Head Start program, Child Care, Biwaase'aa and Pathways Thunder Bay programs.
Offers culturally appropriate programs and services for Indigenous youth at various community schools
Programs provided include:- In-school student literacy/numeracy support, mentoring, role modeling, cultural teachings and activities, pow wows and cultural workshops
- After-school programs including cultural teachings/activities, homework and study help, recreational activities and life/living skills teachings
- Food security education including healthy lunch/snack programs, promotion of nutritious eating and traditional teachings related to food and hunting, gathering and harvesting
- Structured activities to promote social and recreational experiences such as Family Literacy Nights and Family Drop-in evenings
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Application:
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- Registration is required
- Call or access the form on the website
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Indigenous youth 7-18 years of age, and their families
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