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Program:
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Neskantaga First Nation - Band Office - Youth Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-479-2570
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Fax:
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807-479-1138
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Address:
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PO Box 105
Lansdowne House, ON
P0T 1Z0
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Street
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Band Office
Neskantaga First Nation
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Location:
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- Band Office is located in the main Administration building in the community of Neskantaga First Nation also known as Lansdowne House
- Community is 180 km NE of Pickle Lake, 560 km N of Thunder Bay, on S shore of Attawapiskat Lake
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Larissa Sakanee - Youth Worker
larissasakanee92@hotmail.com
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Service Description:
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Responsible for planning, developing and implementing all social, recreational and special events for children and youth of the community- Provides various activities such as arts and crafts, baking nights, movie nights and outdoor sports events
- Organizes and supervises various outdoor activities for youth during summer months such as baseball, football, soccer, dodgeball and frisbee
- Works with the Brighter Futures program
Recreation services and facilities include:- Baseball diamond
- Beach area
- Gymnasium
- Skating rink
- Recreation complex, used for feasts, social gatherings, indoor sports activities; also includes office space for mineral exploration companies working with the community
Internet Cafe- Provides a drop-in cafe for youth to receive assistance with resume writing and filling out job applications
- Offers a social centre for youth
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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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- Focus is on child and youth members of Neskantaga First Nation but parents welcome
- Children younger than 6 years of age must be supervised by parent/guardian when participating in activities and programs
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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Northern
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Last Updated:
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6/18/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=202695
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