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Program:
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Dryden Native Friendship Centre - Dryden - Queen St - Apatisiwin Program
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Phone Numbers:
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1-888-838-3632
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Toll-Free:
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1-888-838-3632
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Address:
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74 Queen St
Dryden, ON
P8N 1A4
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Location:
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Located on the corner of Queen St and Van Horne 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 spaces available; Entrance -- Accessible with automatic push button; Washroom -- Accessible with grab bar
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Service Description:
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Provides supports and training for urban Indigenous people seeking further training and/or employment- Collaborates with employers to build employment and training opportunities
- Provides individual employment counselling
- Conducts client employability assessments
- Offers access to job board with current local job postings
- Provides workshops and referrals to training programs
- Posts job opportunities/ads on Facebook page
Provides assistance with:- Resume and Cover Letter Development
- Job Search
- Job Plan and Goal Development
- Interview Preparation and Skills
- Referrals
- Job Information
- Scholarship/Bursary Information
Provides information about:- Local, provincial and national job markets
- Small business and proposal development
- Training opportunities
The Apatisiwin Program offers 11 interventions for eligible urban Indigenous individuals
The 11 Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS) based interventions are as follows:- Pre-employment training
- Youth Internship
- Stay In School Program
- Summer Jobs
- Apprenticeship
- Purchase of Training
- On-The-Job Training
- Training Supports
- Employment Supports
- Self-Employment Training
- Community Building & Partnerships
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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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- Open to all with a focus on off-reserve Indigenous individuals
- Youth Employment Counsellor available for youth 15-29 years of age
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Staff person, no services provided
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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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1/14/2026
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=164288
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