Ne Chee Friendship Centre - Kenora - Main Office - Wasa Nabin Program

Program:	Wasa Nabin Program

Organizations:	Ne Chee Friendship Centre Ne Chee Friendship Centre - Kenora - Main Office

Phone Numbers:	807-468-5440 Ext 239

Fax:	807-468-5340


Email:	wasa-nabin@nechee.org

Website:	www.nechee.org/wasa-nabin-youth-programm

Address:	326 2nd St S Kenora P9N 1G5

Location:	Located downtown at 2nd St S next door to the Century Cinema Theatre Closest intersection is at 2nd St S and Chipman St

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:	Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm Program: Hours vary

Contacts:	Rachel - Coordinator

Service Description:	Provides a culturally based program to support and address concerns of Indigenous youth who are at risk of negative behaviors Addressing Violence Provides education on how to end violence in Indigenous communities Teaches about the effects of drug and alcohol abuse Education Encourages youth to remain in school and provides support for obtaining high school diploma Offers homework assistance and time at the Centre to complete homework with access to computers and Internet General Social Supports Provides individual counselling for areas that youth may be struggling with such as socialization and peer pressure Offers Native craft classes and regalia making sessions Teaches Native dancing, singing and drumming Allows the youth to participate in Elder's Circles Healthy Living and Physical Development Holds individual and group educational sessions on healthy lifestyle choices including good nutrition and traditional food preparation Supervises non competitive recreational activities Justice Intervention Accompanies any youth registered in agency programs to court proceedings if requested Youth in Care Provides cultural education and support for youth living in foster homes within community

Fees:	None

Application:	Intake assessment required Requires advance registration

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Open to all with a focus on off-reserve, at-risk Indigenous youth between 13-18 years of age

Languages:	English


This information was last completely updated on: 4-30-2025

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