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Program:
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Métis Nation of Ontario - Thunder Bay Métis Council - Métis Family Wellbeing Program
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Phone Numbers:
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613-798-1488
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-263-4889
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Address:
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226 May St S
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 1B4
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Location:
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- Thunder Bay Métis Hall is located at May St S in the South Ward
- Closest intersection is at May St S and Arthur St E
- Situated directly across the street from the Thunder Bay District Social Services building
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Accessibility:
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Partially Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Partially Accessible - Parking -- Accessible with one designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- no automatic push button available; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding 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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Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch- Developed as a new program aimed at supporting healthy and whole Métis families
- Works to reduce family violence, the number of youth involved in the justice system and the number of children in care
- Focus is on providing direct one-on-one client services and educational resources and family wellness planning
Services provided can include but are not limited to the following:- After school safe places and homework clubs
- Assistance in navigating the community support system
- Assisting children and youth to foster self-identity and to develop life skills
- Court-related supports
- Empowering parents to be their children's best advocates
- Ensuring families have their basic needs met
- Guidance for building healthy relationships and raising awareness of personal safety issues
- Peer support for youth involved in justice and correction issues
- Referrals for employment and training programs
- Supports for children and youth who have experienced or witnessed violence
- Supports for Métis youth to stay in school
- Support in case meetings and conferencing
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Intake assessment required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Focus is on Métis children, youth and their families but open to clients and participants who do not have MNO citizenship or Métis descent
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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City of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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5/22/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=173844
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