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Program:
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Atikokan Native Friendship Centre - Health Outreach Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-597-1213
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Fax:
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807-597-1473
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Address:
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PO Box 1510
Atikokan, ON
P0T 1C0
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Street
Address:
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309 Main St W
Atikokan
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Location:
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- Located at Main St W in downtown Atikokan
- Closest intersection is at Main St W and Marks St
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12:30 pm, 1:30 pm-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Cori Matichuk - Health Outreach Worker
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Service Description:
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Provides education, programs and workshops to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent illnessEndeavors to improve working relationships between health care systems and Aboriginal communitiesProvides education to raise awareness of health issues affecting Indigenous peopleEnsures that Indigenous individuals understand the present health care systemProvides education in an effort to reduce violence within Indigenous communitiesHealth and Social Circle- Offers presentations on health related topics
- Teaches various Indigenous craft-making workshops
- Offers one-on-one support, as well as, group support for various health related issues
Healthy Lifestyles- Promotes healthy eating, food preparation and storage, and budgeting for healthy food shopping
- Addresses health in a cultural and holistic way with a focus on the physical, mental, spiritual and emotional needs of individuals
- Provides information sessions on disease prevention
Community Engagement- Partners with other community agencies to provide programming for the clients in order to bring people together
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Register for programs at office
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Indigenous individuals
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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 Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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2/21/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141945
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