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Program:
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Nishnawbe-Aski Legal Services Corporation - Thunder Bay - Administrative Office - My Journey Back Home
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Phone Numbers:
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807-622-1413
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-465-5581
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Fax:
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807-622-3024
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Address:
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101 Syndicate Ave N Suite 101
Thunder Bay, ON
P7C 3V4
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Location:
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Located on Syndicate Ave N in the Chapples Building
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Zelda Watt - Program Lead
807-622-8150 * zwatt@nanlegal.on.ca
Carol Buswa - Manager
807-321-3532 * cbuswa@nanlegal.on.ca
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Service Description:
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Provides an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process through traditional talking circles for Indigenous youth and young adults who are struggling with issues such as:- Crisis
- Drug addiction
- Homelessness
- Human trafficking
- Lack of education
- Legal issues
- Lack of life skills and basic needs
- Mental health problems
- Violence
Allows youth participating in the talking circle to:- Make decisions safely
- Speak and share freely
- Be acknowledged in a respectful traditional manner
- Be empowered and to build on their strengths, skills and resiliency
- Be supported through participants, family members and an Elder
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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- Referrals can be made by anyone, however all individuals and agencies involved must agree to participate
- Referral form is available on website
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Indigenous youth and young adults 12-29 years of age struggling with their life's journey
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Languages:
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English ; Ojibwe
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Area Served:
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Algoma, Cochrane, District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Nipissing–Temiskaming, Northern, Sudbury–Manitoulin–Parry Sound
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Last Updated:
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6/27/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=207593
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