Biwaase'aa Program is offered at the following schools: McKellar Park Central Ogden Community Our Lady of Charity Sherbrooke St. Ann St. James Vance Chapman Westgate
Program: Shkoday Abinojiiwak Obimiwedoon - John Street Rd - Biwaase'aa
Organization: Shkoday Abinojiiwak Obimiwedoon
Phone Numbers: 807-623-0500
Fax: 807-623-0511
Email: info@shkoday.com
Website: www.shkoday.com/biwaaseaa/
Address:
1610 John Street Rd
Thunder Bay, ON
P7G 1J9
Location: Located at John Street Rd near Belrose Rd
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Service Description: Offers culturally appropriate programs and services for Indigenous youth at eight community schools
Programs provided include:
  • In-school student literacy/numeracy support, mentoring, role modeling, cultural teachings and activities, pow wows and cultural workshops
  • After-school programs including cultural teachings/activities, homework and study help, recreational activities and life/living skills teachings
  • Food security education including healthy lunch/snack programs, promotion of nutritious eating and traditional teachings related to food and hunting, gathering and harvesting
  • Structured activities to promote social and recreational experiences such as Family Literacy Nights and Family Drop-in evenings



Fees: None
Application:
  • Registration is required

  • Call or access the form on the website
Eligibility / Target Population: Indigenous youth 7-18 years of age, and their families
Languages: English ; Ojibwe
Area Served: City of Thunder Bay
See Also: Youth Centres
Last Updated: 4/14/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=210074

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