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Program:
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United Native Friendship Centre - Wiisinadaa 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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Public Contacts:
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Gordon Matheson - Wiisinadaa: Let's Eat Worker
wiisinadaa@unfc.org
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Service Description:
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Offers a food security and diabetes prevention program designed to improve health outcomes for urban Indigenous people?
Coordinates and delivers food-related services, activities and initiatives including:- Increased access to traditional and nutritional foods through food bank, good food boxes, community meal programs, and food vouchers
- Educational information, videos and workshops about healthy eating and meal preparation
- Cooking, budgeting and nutritional classes
- Land-based activities such as hunting, fishing, berry picking, gardening and harvesting
- Teachings from local Elders and Traditional Knowledge Keepers
- Support for existing diabetes and health promotion programs
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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 with a focus on off-reserve Indigenous peoples
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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=220104
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