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Program:
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Atikokan Native Friendship Centre - Akwe:go
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Phone Numbers:
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807-597-1213
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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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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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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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Public Contacts:
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Denine Andrews - Akwe:go Coordinator
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Service Description:
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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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Fees:
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None
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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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Area Served:
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District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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2/4/2026
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141947
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