Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre - Wasa Nabin Program

Program:	Wasa Nabin Program

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

Phone Numbers:	807-737-1903 Ext 227

Toll-Free:	1-800-619-9519

Fax:	807-737-3399


Email:	reception@ngfc.net

Website:	www.ngfc.net/services/wasa-nabin-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:	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm

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 Coordinates and assists youth in preparing nutritious meals through a weekly cooking class Supervises non competitive recreational activities Justice Intervention Accompanies any youth registered in agency programs to court proceedings if requested Provides education and information about the criminal justice system and court procedures Youth in Care Provides cultural education and support for youth living in foster homes within community and also to biological and foster parents

Fees:	None

Application:	Requires advance registration and Intake assessment

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

Languages:	English


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

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