Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre - Akwe Go Program

Program:	Akwe Go Program

Organizations:	Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre - Friendship Centre Administration

Phone Numbers:	807-737-1903 Ext 225

Toll-Free:	1-800-619-9519

Fax:	807-737-3399


Email:	reception@ngfc.net

Website:	www.ngfc.net/services/akwe-go-program/

Address:	PO Box 1299 Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8

Street Address:	52 King St Sioux Lookout

Location:	Located at King St in Sioux Lookout across the street from Madsen Motors Closest intersection is at King St and 4th Ave

Accessibility:	Partially Accessible

Accessibility Notes:	Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- No automatic push button doors; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar ; Can meet client at designated accessible location if required

Hours:	Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm After School Programs: Mon-Fri 3:30 pm-5:30 pm; some evenings and weekends

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 Offers support to children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and disabilities who are at-risk of additional challenges Provides support at schools to children having teacher conflict or suspension issues 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: Assistance with homework Nutritional snacks Food preparation classes Talking circles Afterschool, evening and weekend activities

Fees:	None

Application:	Requires advance registration and Intake assessment

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Open to all with a focus on off reserve, at risk Indigenous children between 7-12 years of age

Languages:	English


This information was last completely updated on: 7-29-2025

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