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Program:
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United Native Friendship Centre - Urban Indigenous Healthy Living Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-274-8541
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Fax:
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807-274-4110
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Address:
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PO Box 752
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3N1
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Street
Address:
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427 Mowat Ave
Fort Frances
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Location:
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- Functions as the main office of the United Native Friendship Centre located at Mowat Ave
- Closest intersection is at Mowat Ave and Church St
- Situated near Canada Border Services Agency
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Sep-May: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Jun-Aug: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
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Service Description:
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Promotes increased participation in sport, physical fitness and recreation, and other programs that encourage healthy lifestylesOffers individual and group information sessions on fitness and nutrition topicsAssists individuals in creating a personalized fitness program and provides supervision while participant performs the programOffers specialized fitness and nutrition programs for:
- Children
- Youth
- Women
- Seniors and disabled adults
Healthy Eating, Healthy Weight
- Offers a weight management program
- Provides encouragement and health information to support individual in achieving wellness goals
Smoke Free Living/Smoking Cessation
- Provides education and resources about initiatives to quit smoking
- Offers a support group including mentors who have gone through the process of smoking cessation
Youth Leadership
- Provides workshops to teach youth leadership skill development
- Addresses topics including conflict management, decision making, goal setting, teamwork, time management and developing and presenting workshops
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Requires a signed consent form and completion of program intake form
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Open to all individuals 7 years of age and older with a focus on off-reserve Indigenous peoples
Fitness and Nutrition Programs
- Children's Groups: 7-12 years of age
- Youth Groups: 13-18 years of age
- Senior's Groups: 50 years and up
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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5/2/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=208498
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