Dryden Native Friendship Centre - Wasa Nabin Program

Program:	Wasa Nabin Program

Organizations:	Dryden Native Friendship Centre Dryden Native Friendship Centre - Administration

Phone Numbers:	807-223-4180 ext 2227

Toll-Free:	1-888-838-3632


Email:	wasanabin@dnfconline.org

Website:	www.dnfconline.org/copy-of-urban-aboriginal-health...

Address:	74 Queen St Dryden, ON P8N 1A4

Location:	Located on the corner of Queen St and Van Horne Ave

Accessibility:	Partially Accessible

Accessibility Notes:	Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated spaces available; Entrance -- Accessible with automatic push button; Washroom -- Accessible with grab bar

Hours:	Mon-Tue 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Wed-Fri 8:30 am-6 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 problematic alcohol and substance use 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 counseling 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 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 families

Fees:	None

Application:	Requires: Advance registration Intake assessment

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Focus is on off-reserve, at risk Indigenous youth 13-18 years of age

Languages:	English


This information was last completely updated on: 12-9-2024

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