Programs

AKWE:GO

Goals This program has been specifically designed to provide a comprehensive program to urban Aboriginal children between the ages of 7 – 12. The goal of the program is to…

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Apatisiwin Program

Apatisiwin offers employment and training interventions and other activities designed to support and promote education and employment outcomes for urban Indigenous people residing in Ontario. As part of the Mwikwedong…

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Building Gender Diverse Communities

Building Gender & Sexually Diverse Communities Two-Spirit, Indigiqueer and Indigenous LGBTQQIAP+ community members deserve dedicated supports within their communities. This project recognizes the needs of folxs of diverse gender and sexual…

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Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program

The  M’Wikwedong Indigenous Prenatal Nutrition Program provides services for pregnant and postnatal Indigenous families in a culturally sensitive and supportive manner. Programs provided include cooking and nutrition, infant development, traditional…

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Community Action Program for Children

This program is for off Reserve Aboriginal families The Community Action Program for Children 0-6yrs (CAPC) at M’Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre gives off reserve First Nations, Metis, and Inuit families…

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Cultural Resource Coordinator Program

The focus of the Cultural Resource Coordinator will be to use traditional teachings, ceremonies and events across all our programs to build strong children, youth and families. The coordinator will…

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EarlyOn Child and Family Centre

The EarlyOn Child and Family Centre at M’Wikwedong NCRC offers a wide variety of programs and activities for children ages 0-6 years and their parents or caregivers. Many of these…

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Giiwe

Giiwe, ‘s/he goes home’ in Anishinaabemowin is an Indigenous-led initiative that was created by M’Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Center in March 2018. Originally conceived to foster a culturally safe response to…

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Indigenous Children’s Wellness Program

Program Goal To mitigate the impact of witnessing violence and provide urban Indigenous children with tools to support positive development and life choices as they grow. Provide Indigenous parents/caregivers, community…

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Indigenous Court Workers

To help Indigenous people receive fair, equitable and culturally sensitive treatment before the law, Court Workers: Hollie Black, Indigenous Criminal Court Worker     Email: acwp@mwikwedong.com Direct: 519.371.1932     Phone: 519.371.1147…

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Indigenous Healing and Wellness Strategy

Objectives Reduce Family Violence through community awareness, education and peer counselling Provide crisis intervention for women and children at risk Address underlying mental/emotional issues that contribute to violence and dysfunction…

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Indigenous Language Program Coordinator

The Indigenous Language Revitalization Project (ILP) is a program dedicated to language revitalization and culturally relevant programming in an urban setting. This program is a direct result of community needs…

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Indigenous Supportive Housing (ISHP) program

INDIGENOUS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROJECT (ISHP) Indigenous Housing Outreach workers will assist individuals and families in securing safe, affordable and appropriate housing.  The ISHP support and emergency resources are available for…

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Life Long Care Program

The Life Long Care Program (LLCP) is funded by the Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres (OFIFC). The program provides community support services to all urban Aboriginal clients, irregardless of…

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Mental Health and Addictions Worker

About the Program To ensure the provision of culturally-appropriate mental health and addictions support services to urban Indigenous community members. The program will be designed to address individual, family, and…

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Urban Aboriginal Healthy Living

The intent of the Healthy Living program is to improve the health and wellbeing of urban Indigenous people, and preventing the development of health issues, such as diabetes, obesity, and…

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Wasa-Nabin – Youth

“Wasa-Nabin” is an Ojibway word meaning “to look forward” Wasa-Nabin is a self-development program for urban Indigenous at-risk youth (ages 13-20.  By accessing the services and supports offered by the…

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Wiisinadaa – Let’s Eat!

This program aims to revitalize our traditional food systems which will help reduce rates of diabetes.  We provide access and availability to a vulnerable sector of our communities: The urban…

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