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Address:
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PO Box 1510
Atikokan, ON
P0T 1C0
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Street Address:
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309 Main St W
Atikokan
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Location:
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- Located at Main St W in downtown Atikokan
- Closest intersection is at Main St W and Marks St
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Hours:
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Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am- 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm-4:30 pm
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Service Description:
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Administers programs and services focused on improving the quality of life for Indigenous people living in an urban environment
Provides support, tools and health programming to help build upon child's ability to make healthy choices- Provides overall assessment of needs
- Develops action plan to address identified needs (addresses needs of child and parent/caregiver)
- Provides customized programs based on identified needs
- Provides appropriate referrals to community agencies to assist with identified needs
Focuses on the following:- Provision of social supports to address poverty related self-esteem issues and peer pressure to engage in unhealthy behaviours
- Health and physical development
Program participants are offered the following:- Supervises a weekly homework night with a math tutor available
- Provides an evening of activities and games
- Plans and supervises several outings and field trips throughout the year
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Application:
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Register for programs at office
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Urban Indigenous Children aged 7-12 years
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, upon request
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