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Program:	Akwe:go
Organizations:	Thunderbird Friendship Centre Thunderbird Friendship Centre - Thunderbird Friendship Centre - Geraldton
Phone Numbers:	807-854-1060
Fax:	807-854-0861
Email:	ed@tbfc.ca
Website:	tbfc.ca
Address:	PO Box 430 Geraldton, ON P0T 1M0
Street Address:	301 Beamish Ave W Greenstone
Location:	Located on Beamish Ave W across from Geraldton Composite High School Closest intersection is Beamish Ave W and 2nd St W
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Mon 9:30 am-12 noon, 12:30 pm-4:30 pm * Tue-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 12:30 pm-4:30 pm * Fri 8:30 am-12 noon
Contacts:	Cassandra Giba White - Akwe:go At Risk Program 807-854-1060 Ext 211 * akwego@tbfc.ca Tara Letcher - Akwe:go High Risk Program 807-854-1060 Ext 208 * akwegohr@tbfc.ca
Service Description:	Seeks to improve the quality of life of Urban Indigenous children Offers traditional teachings and values through one-on-one supports Services that may be offered, depending on the child's needs are: Increasing access to culturally appropriate services Addressing self-esteem issues, victimization, and peer pressure Health impacts of poverty, diabetes, and obesity School suspension supports, and access to computers and literacy initiatives Tutoring and mentoring to children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and/or disabilities
Fees:	None
Application:	Call for information
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Urban Indigenous children 7-12 years of age
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 6-16-2025
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