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Program:
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Tikinagan Child and Family Services - Child and Family Services
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Phone Numbers:
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807-737-3466
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-465-3624
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Fax:
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807-737-3543
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Address:
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PO Box 627
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1B1
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Street
Address:
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65 King St
Sioux Lookout
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Location:
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- Located at King St across the street from Wilson's Business Solutions
- Closest intersection is at King St and 5th Ave
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Fully Accessible - Main floor of building only
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm
Emergency Service: Mon-Sun 24 hours
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Service Description:
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Serves as a mandated Native Child Welfare agency in Northwestern Ontario- Created by Chiefs of Nishnawbe-Aski Nation to follow a cultural service model of child protection services which involves parents, extended family members, elders, community resource workers and First Nation leaders but no court orders/involvement
- Delivers a full spectrum of culturally appropriate prevention, early intervention and child protection services to ensure the safety of children and the well being of families
Responsible for the administration of the following programs and services, based upon the Mamow Obiki-ahwahsoowin (Everyone working together to raise our children) service model:- Customary Care Services
- Customary Care Services, Wee-chee-way-win Circle of Healing
- Foster Care
- Oshkee Meekena Youth Healing Centre in Cat Lake
- Prevention and Support Services
- Residential Services
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Intake assessment required for all programs and services
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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First Nations individuals/families residing in Northwestern Ontario
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Cree, Oji-Cree, Ojibway; available upon request
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Area Served:
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District of Thunder Bay, Northern
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Last Updated:
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5/15/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=140889
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