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Program:	Youth Program
Organizations:	Neskantaga First Nation Neskantaga First Nation - Band Office
Phone Numbers:	807-479-2570
Fax:	807-479-1138
Website:	neskantaga.com/
Address:	PO Box 105 Lansdowne House, ON P0T 1Z0
Street Address:	Band Office Neskantaga First Nation
Location:	Band Office is located in the main Administration building in the community of Neskantaga First Nation also known as Lansdowne House Community is 180 km NE of Pickle Lake, 560 km N of Thunder Bay, on S shore of Attawapiskat Lake
Accessibility:	Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Contacts:	Larissa Sakanee - Youth Worker larissasakanee92@hotmail.com
Service Description:	Responsible for planning, developing and implementing all social, recreational and special events for children and youth of the community Provides various activities such as arts and crafts, baking nights, movie nights and outdoor sports events Organizes and supervises various outdoor activities for youth during summer months such as baseball, football, soccer, dodgeball and frisbee Works with the Brighter Futures program Recreation services and facilities include: Baseball diamond Beach area Gymnasium Skating rink Recreation complex, used for feasts, social gatherings, indoor sports activities; also includes office space for mineral exploration companies working with the community Internet Cafe Provides a drop-in cafe for youth to receive assistance with resume writing and filling out job applications Offers a social centre for youth
Fees:	None
Application:	Call for information
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Focus is on child and youth members of Neskantaga First Nation but parents welcome Children younger than 6 years of age must be supervised by parent/guardian when participating in activities and programs
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 6-18-2025
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