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Program:
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Shibogama First Nations Council - Student Support Services
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Phone Numbers:
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807-737-2662
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Fax:
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807-737-1583
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Address:
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PO Box 449
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1A5
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Street
Address:
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81 King St
Sioux Lookout
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Location:
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- Located at King St in downtown Sioux Lookout
- Closest intersection is at King St and 6th Ave
- Situated one block N of Sioux Lookout Post Office
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Irene Shakakeesic - Student Support Services Manager
807-737-2662 Ext 2222 * irenes@shib.ca
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Service Description:
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Serves and supports off-reserve high school students from member First Nation communities attending the secondary school education system outside of their communityAims to prepare youth for full and meaningful participation in society by providing the best possible educational opportunities, and making student success and their safety a priorityProvides the following support and services to First Nations students attending high school away from their home community:- Case management services for each student
- Social and spiritual support
- Encouragement in academic achievement
- Individual counselling in areas students might be struggling with such as homesickness and socialization issues
Boarding Home Program- Coordinates arrangements to place students attending high school in Thunder Bay, Sioux Lookout, Red Lake, Dryden and other communities with a suitable boarding home
- Provides applications for families willing to become host boarding homes and students requiring a boarding placement
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Services are delivered to community members at the local level (Band Office)
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Must belong to one of the member First Nations within the Shibogama First Nations Council territory
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Oji-Cree; available upon request
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Area Served:
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Northern
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Last Updated:
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6/11/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=192155
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