Métis Nation of Ontario [Windsor]
Site: Windsor-Essex-Chatham-Kent Counties
Service: Metis Nation of Ontario Community Council - Community Employment and Support Services
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: WIN1357 | Last Modified: 12 Mar 2020 | Last Full Update: 05 Feb 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-948-9908 and 519-974-0860 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-459-8850 |
| Fax | 519-948-9908 |
| Website | www.metisnation.org |
| Primary Contact | Layne Hoskins, Family Wellbeing Coordinator, Metis Nation of Ontario; Phone: (Business) 519-948-9908 ext 11 * 519-974-0860 ext 13; Email: layneh@metisnation.org |
| Alternate Contact | Audrey Bayliss, Community Wellness Coordinator; Phone: (Business) 519-974-0860 ext 15; Email: audreyb@metisnation.org |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Janna Mawa, Community Support Services Coordinator; Phone: 519-974-0860 ext 12; Email: jannatulm@metisnation.org |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | * Local Metis Nation of Ontario Community Council * provides a wide variety of services and programs to enhance the employability, quality of life, and well-being for the Metis and off reserve Ontario residents in the area * health services programs * public Internet access workstations * volunteer opportunities * offers information and applications for applying for a Metis Nation of Ontario citizenship and/or Harvesters card Services: Support and development of self-government institutions of Métis people Training Initiatives: * employment and training supports * educational assistance * job search support * resume assistance * metis training and employment programs and bursaries * wage subsidies * self-employment * internships * summer career placements Community Wellness Worker Program: * promotes family violence awareness and prevention * referrals * support * case management * address existing health and wellness issues * sharing information with health and social agencies * facilitating community and cultural awareness * Health education * illness prevention * crisis intervention workshops * health promotion * programming for school age children and youth, seniors as well as other identified populations Community Support Services: * helps individuals to remain in their homes for as long as possible and to share the responsibility of care provided by informal caregivers * transportation to medical appointments * friendly visiting * caregiver support (which includes support, information, education, referrals to counseling agencies) * security check/reassurance calls * aboriginal support (advocacy, referrals, resources) Other Services; * Aboriginal Healthy Baby * Healthy Children Services * Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Services For a full listing of MNO offices Click Here |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Meetings | Monthly Council Meeting/Call for program workshops |
| Areas Served | Chatham-Kent ; Essex County ; Middlesex County |
| Boundaries | Southwest Ontario |
| Eligibility | * Metis Nation of Ontario Citizens * Self identified Metis person and extended families * Off reserve aboriginal * Status blind - all are welcome * must be a resident of Ontario * Métis people and family members * special attention will be given to those most in need of these services such as individuals affected by low income, isolation by geography, circumstances, language or disabilities, and at risk elders |
| Application | * Registration required for some services |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None - for general services; citizenship application fee $30 |
| Agency Information | |
| Established | 1998 |
| Primary Executive | Donna Grayer, President of Windsor Metis Council; Phone: 519-974-0860 ext 11 |
| Funding | Fundraising |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Windsor |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Tecumseh Rd E and Howard Ave |
| Bus Routes | Transway 1A ; Transway 1C |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Parking, Washroom and Entrance |
| Other Details | |
| Print Material | Pamphlets,Newsletter, Metis Voyageur Bi-Monthly |