Shibogama First Nations Council - Student Support Services

Program:	Student Support Services

Organizations:	Shibogama First Nations Council Shibogama First Nations Council - Chief's Council

Phone Numbers:	807-737-2662

Fax:	807-737-1583


Email:	shibedu@shib.ca

Website:	www.shibogama.on.ca/

Address:	PO Box 449 Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1A5

Street Address:	81 King St Sioux Lookout

Location:	Located at King St in downtown Sioux Lookout Closest intersection is at King St and 6th Ave Situated one block N of Sioux Lookout Post Office

Accessibility:	Not Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm

Contacts:	Irene Shakakeesic - Student Support Services Manager 807-737-2662 Ext 2222 * irenes@shib.ca

Service Description:	Serves and supports off-reserve high school students from member First Nation communities attending the secondary school education system outside of their community Aims to prepare youth for full and meaningful participation in society by providing the best possible educational opportunities, and making student success and their safety a priority Provides the following support and services to First Nations students attending high school away from their home community: Case management services for each student Social and spiritual support Encouragement in academic achievement Individual counselling in areas students might be struggling with such as homesickness and socialization issues Boarding Home Program Coordinates arrangements to place students attending high school in Thunder Bay, Sioux Lookout, Red Lake, Dryden and other communities with a suitable boarding home Provides applications for families willing to become host boarding homes and students requiring a boarding placement

Fees:	None

Application:	Services are delivered to community members at the local level (Band Office)

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Must belong to one of the member First Nations within the Shibogama First Nations Council territory

Languages:	English


This information was last completely updated on: 6-11-2025

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