Can-Am Indian Friendship Centre
Site: Windsor - Tecumseh Rd E
Service: Akwe:go - Urban Aboriginal Children's Program
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: WIN2038 | Last Modified: 18 Nov 2019 | Last Full Update: 18 Nov 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-253-3243 Ext 231 |
| Fax | 519-253-7876 |
| akwego@caifc.ca | |
| Website | www.caifc.ca |
| Social Media |  |
| Primary Contact | Chelsea Trudeau-Cleland, Awke:go Worker; Phone: * ext 231; Email: akwego@caifc.ca |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | * Aboriginal Children's Program * This program has been specifically designed to provide a comprehensive set of activities for At Risk Urban Aboriginal Children * This designed based program, is based on fundamental principle; to improve the quality of life of Urban Aboriginal Children through the delivery of cultural appropriate services and programs. |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Windsor |
| Eligibility | Ages: 7 year(s) - 12 year(s) * Children of Aboriginal descent; First Nations, Metis and Inuit * At Risk Urban Aboriginal Children aged 7-12. |
| Application | * Call or Walk-in for information; appointments required for intake process |
| Languages | English ; * Children of Aboriginal descent; First Nations, Metis and Inuit * At Risk Urban Aboriginal Children aged 7-12. |
| Fees | None |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | * strives to improve the quality of life of the Windsor Aboriginal Community through the provision of culturally-appropriate programs * services in the areas of health, education, counselling and services in accordance with traditional, spiritual and contemporary teachings * promote Aboriginal unity and cultural identity through social events which respect and honour all the diverse beliefs of our people * ease the transition of Aboriginal people from living On-reserve to an urban lifestyle |
| Established | 1981 |
| Primary Executive | Matthew Nahdee, Executive Director, Can Am Indian Friendship Centre; Phone: ext 219 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres ; OFIFC - Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Windsor |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Northway Ave & Totten |
| Bus Routes | Transway 1A ; Transway 1C |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - Parking, Washroom and Entrance |