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| Odawa Native Friendship Centre |
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| Office
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613-722-3811 |
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| Fax |
613-722-4667 |
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| Email |
info@odawa.on.ca |
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| Web
site |
www.odawa.on.ca |
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| Address |
12 Stirling Ave, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 1P8 |
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| Location
(Intersection) |
Ottawa (Scott St) |
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| Officers |
Alison Benedict, Executive Director, executive.director@odawa.on.ca |
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| Hours |
Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm, program hours may vary |
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| Languages
of service |
English ; Inuit ; First Nations - Cree, Ojibway |
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| Eligibility |
Primarily for native people living in Ottawa, but anyone is eligible for most programs. |
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| How
to apply |
Call for information, drop-in or visit website. |
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| Fees |
Membership - family $20, adult $10; seniors (60 yrs)$5; students $5; corporate sponsors $100 or $250 ; Service - Fees vary according to program |
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| Physical
access |
Fully Accessible |
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| Service
description |
Aboriginal community services centre * works to enhance the quality of life for Aboriginal people in the Capital region, to maintain a tradition of community, an ethic of self-help and development as well as to provide traditional teachings from elders.
Aboriginal Family Support Program: Offers support to children (ages 0-6) and their families through culturally appropriate holistic program services and special events; Aboriginal parenting * Drop-in Playlodge * Prenatal Community Kitchen * Toy and Book Lending Library * Pre- and Post-natal Program * Emergency food, diapers and clothing * one on one counselling and support * cultural resources* home visits
Aboriginal Healthy Babies Program: Designed to ensure that all Aboriginal families and their children (ages 0-6) who are at risk of physical, emotional, mental and social problems have access to effective, consistent early intervention services.
Parents as Teachers (PAT): Provides the information, support and encouragement parents need to help their children develop optimally during the crucial early years of life. The program is designed to enhance child development and school achievement through parent education accessible to all families.
Program for Early Parenting Support (PEPS): Assists parents of infants and young children to meet the challenge of parenting through mutual support and shared information.
Sweetgrass Home Child Care Agency: Co-ordinates licensed home day care specifically designed to meet the needs of the Native community in the region.
Healing And Wellness Program: Promotes healthy lifestyles and reduces family violence through culture based programming, healing and intervention initiatives; Medicine Walks * Bi-weekly Talking Circles held at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre * hospital visits * Men's Fall circle * one-on-one counselling, assessment and referral service
Aboriginal Homeless Initiative: Goal is to address the needs of the homeless Aboriginal population in Ottawa or those at risk of homelessness. These efforts are intended to facilitate the development of an integrated, community driven service delivery system which addresses urban Aboriginal needs in a culturally appropriate way.
Life Long Care Program (LLC - Home Support): Designed to respond to the life long care needs of older Aboriginal people who may have limited mobility related to a persistent medical condition or physical disability; Adult Day Program * congregate dining * transportation to medical appointments and LLC activities * home maintenance and repair * friendly visits * security checks * caregiver volunteer hospice * Aboriginal support services
Employment Referral and Training Program: Maintains ongoing communications, promotes and provides work experiences and directs clients to government and non-government employers * pre-employment services to help find and maintain employment
Akwego Program: Giving Urban Aboriginal Children aged 7 to 12 years the opportunity to learn and explore aboriginal culture and teachings * one to one support dependant on the needs of the individual * tutoring * games and nutritious snacks in a safe and healthy environment
Wasa-Nabin Youth Program: Provides urban Aboriginal youth between the ages of 13-18 with the support, tools and healthy activities to make healthy choices. * Support and guidance in a cultural framework for youth who are at risk for specific negative behaviours. |
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| Organization
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Non Profit ; Registered Charity |
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| Last
complete update |
2009-10-08 |
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