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Program:
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Sunset Women's Aboriginal Circle - Women's Aboriginal Circle
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Phone Numbers:
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807-737-7922
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-667-0816
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Fax:
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807-737-7031
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Address:
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c/o c/o SWAC
PO Box 341 c/o SWAC
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1A5
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Street
Address:
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26A Second Ave N
Sioux Lookout
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Location:
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- Sunset Women's Aboriginal Circle is located at Second Ave N in Sioux Lookout
- Co-located in the same building as the Masonic Lodge
- Closest intersection is at Second Ave N and Fair St
- Situated across the street from Sioux
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Kimberly Murphy - Executive Director
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Service Description:
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Works to empower and support Indigenous women and their families, especially during pregnancy and the first year with the new baby
Offers education, programs, workshops and presentations in the following areas:- Advocacy when dealing with child welfare agencies
- Domestic violence
- Health and wellness
- Mental health
- Pregnancy, childbirth and infant care
- Parenting
- Traditional teachings and celebrations
Support services can include but are not limited to:- Breastfeeding support and home pregnancy tests
- Clothing for baby and maternity clothes (gently used)
- Diapers and wipes
- Emergency help with food vouchers
- Material and equipment loans
- Ride passes
- Teen pregnancy support
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Requires program registration
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Focus is for Indigenous women who are pregnant, new mothers or with infants under 12 months of age but open to anyone in need of services
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Cree and Oji-Cree interpretive services available upon request
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Area Served:
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Sioux Lookout and area
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Last Updated:
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11/26/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=140720
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