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Organization:
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M'Wikwedong Native Cultural Resource Centre
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Address:
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1723 8th Ave E
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 3C2
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Intersection:
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8th Ave E north of 16 St E
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Executives:
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Pam Linklater - Executive Director
execdir.m.wik@bmts.com
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Service Description:
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Aboriginal community resource centre that promotes the mental, physical, spiritual and emotional well-being of Aboriginal peoples and specifically the urban Aboriginal population * monthly program calendars posted on centre’s website
Life Long Care Program - Assists urban Aboriginal clients to live independently and provides services for the frail elderly, chronically ill or those with physical disabilities * services include transportation, friendly visiting, security checks, congregate dining and home support services
Aboriginal Aging at Home Strategy - program for individuals over 55 years of age provides access to an assistive devices lending library, home support services and a senior's advocate to help clients access community health and social resources
Prenatal/Post-Natal Program - Health, wellness and life skilling program * topics include cooking and nutrition, infant development, traditional crafts, exercise and prenatal classes, home and hospital visits, food vouchers, breastfeeding counselling, connections to Elders and Traditional ceremonies * for pregnant and post-natal Aboriginal women and their families
Community Action Program for Children (CAP-C) - Parenting, life skills, cultural teaching for families with children 0-6 years *capc.m.wik@bmts.com
Ontario Early Years Centre Site - Offers child and parent programs, support and information
Youth Programs
Akwe:Go - Supports healthy child development for urban Aboriginal children 7-12 yearsWasa-Nabin - Program for at risk urban Aboriginal youth 13-18 years * includes assessment, supports, access to safe and healthy activities for youth * contact Rebecca Smith, wasa-nabin@mwikwedong.com
Urban Aboriginal Healthy Living - offers healthy living programs focusing on physical activity, healthy eating and tobacco-free living for all age groups * youth leadership programs * uahlp@mwikwedong.com
Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy - Works to address underlying mental/emotional issues that contribute to violence and dysfunction * provides crisis intervention for women and children at risk * works to reduce family violence through awareness, education and counselling * counselling and groups for women, children, men * offers training and workshops on anger management and healthy relationships * referrals to community services * ahws.m.wik@bmts.com
Community Services and Cultural Programs - Community Garden, Teepee/Sweat/Sacred Fire and Hand Drumming Circle
Member of the Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres (OFIFC)
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Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
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Urban Aboriginal community of Owen Sound
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