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Program:
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Thunderbird Friendship Centre - Thunderbird Friendship Centre - Geraldton - Akwe:go
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Phone Numbers:
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807-854-1060
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Fax:
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807-854-0861
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Address:
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PO Box 430
Geraldton, ON
P0T 1M0
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Street
Address:
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301 Beamish Ave W
Greenstone
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Location:
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- Located on Beamish Ave W across from Geraldton Composite High School
- Closest intersection is Beamish Ave W and 2nd St W
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon 9:30 am-12 noon, 12:30 pm-4:30 pm * Tue-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 12:30 pm-4:30 pm * Fri 8:30 am-12 noon
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Public Contacts:
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Cassandra Giba White - Akwe:go At Risk Program
807-854-1060 Ext 211 * akwego@tbfc.ca
Tara Letcher - Akwe:go High Risk Program
807-854-1060 Ext 208 * akwegohr@tbfc.ca
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Service Description:
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Seeks to improve the quality of life of Urban Indigenous childrenOffers traditional teachings and values through one-on-one supportsServices that may be offered, depending on the child's needs are:- Increasing access to culturally appropriate services
- Addressing self-esteem issues, victimization, and peer pressure
- Health impacts of poverty, diabetes, and obesity
- School suspension supports, and access to computers and literacy initiatives
- Tutoring and mentoring to children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and/or disabilities
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call for information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Urban Indigenous children 7-12 years of age
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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District of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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6/16/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141278
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