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Program:
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Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre - Urban Aboriginal Healthy Living Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-737-1903
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-619-9519
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Fax:
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807-737-3399
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Address:
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PO Box 1299
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1B8
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Street
Address:
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52 King St
Sioux Lookout
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Location:
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- Located at King St in Sioux Lookout across the street from Madsen Motors
- Closest intersection is at King St and 4th Ave
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Accessibility:
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Partially Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- No automatic push button doors; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar ; Can meet client at designated accessible location if required
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
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Service Description:
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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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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Requires advance registration and Intake assessment
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Open to all with a focus on off-reserve Indigenous individuals and their families
Fitness and Nutrition Programs
- Children's Groups: 7-12 years of age
- Youth Groups: 13-18 years of age
- Adult Groups: 19-54 years of age
- Senior's Groups: 55 years and up
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive Services
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Area Served:
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Northern
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Last Updated:
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7/29/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141087
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