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Program:
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Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek - EarlyON and Family Well-Being Centre - Family Well Being Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-344-3055
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Fax:
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807-344-7044
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Address:
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215 Van Norman St EarlyON Centre
Thunder Bay, ON
P7A 4B6
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Location:
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- Located on Van Norman St in the N ward of Thunder Bay
- Closest intersection is at Van Norman St and Court St
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Lindsey Gladu - Family Well Being Manager
807-344-3055; Cell 807-707-4377 * lgladu@bnafn.ca
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Service Description:
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Provides a holistic, prevention-focused program that promotes a healthy community and cultural supports to families as needed in the community- Focus is on improving the overall health and well-being of communities and to empower families to build healthy relationships
- Works to eliminate family violence, the number of youth involved in the justice system and the number of children in care
Activities and programs provided can include but are not limited to the following:- Activities that revitalize Native language
- Alcohol and drug abuse prevention and intervention
- Community events such as feasts
- Family circles, counselling and child/youth support groups
- Referrals to other programs and services
- School programs
- Traditional land-based healing events
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Program registration recommended
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek First Nation and their families
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, available upon request
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Area Served:
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District of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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5/7/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=191108
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