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Program:
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Ne Chee Friendship Centre - Kenora - Main Office - Akwe Go Children's Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-468-5440 Ext 239
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Fax:
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807-468-5340
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Address:
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326 2nd St S
Kenora
P9N 1G5
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Location:
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- Located downtown at 2nd St S next door to the Century Cinema Theatre
- Closest intersection is at 2nd St S and Chipman St
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Program: Hours vary
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Public Contacts:
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Rachel - Coordinator
akwego.wn@nechee.org
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Service Description:
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Provides support, tools and health programming to help build upon child's ability to make healthy choices- Provides overall assessment of needs
- Develops action plan to address identified needs (addresses needs of child and parent/caregiver)
- Provides customized programs based on identified needs
- Provides appropriate referrals to community agencies to assist with identified needs
- Offers support to children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and disabilities who are at-risk of additional challenges
Focuses on the following:- Provision of social supports to address poverty related self-esteem issues and peer pressure to engage in unhealthy behaviours
- Health and physical development
Program participants are offered the following:- Assistance with homework
- Afterschool, evening and weekend activities
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Requires:
- Advance registration
- Intake assessment
- Developed action plan
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Open to all with a focus on off-reserve, at-risk Indigenous children between 7-12 years of age
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, upon request
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern
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Last Updated:
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4/30/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141542
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