Atikokan Native Friendship Centre - Akwe:go

Program:	Akwe:go

Organizations:	Atikokan Native Friendship Centre

Phone Numbers:	807-597-1213


Email:	akwego@anfc.ca

Website:	www.anfc.ca/akwego-program/

Address:	PO Box 1510 Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0

Street Address:	309 Main St W Atikokan

Location:	Located at Main St W in downtown Atikokan Closest intersection is at Main St W and Marks St

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:	Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am- 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm-4:30 pm

Contacts:	Denine Andrews - Akwe:go Coordinator

Service Description:	Provides support, tools and health programming to help build upon child's ability to make healthy choices Provides overall assessment of needs Develops action plan to address identified needs (addresses needs of child and parent/caregiver) Provides customized programs based on identified needs Provides appropriate referrals to community agencies to assist with identified needs Focuses on the following: Provision of social supports to address poverty related self-esteem issues and peer pressure to engage in unhealthy behaviours Health and physical development Program participants are offered the following: Supervises a weekly homework night with a math tutor available Provides an evening of activities and games Plans and supervises several outings and field trips throughout the year

Fees:	None

Application:	Register for programs at office

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Urban Indigenous Children aged 7-12 years

Languages:	English


This information was last completely updated on: 2-4-2026

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