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Thunderbird Friendship Centre - Thunderbird Friendship Centre - Geraldton - Akwe:go

Akwe:go

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301 Beamish Ave W
Greenstone
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807-854-1060
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Fax: 807-854-0861
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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
Last updated: Jun 16, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Call for information

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Urban Indigenous children 7-12 years of age

Fees

None

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

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

  • 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
    Last updated: Jun 16, 2025: Suggest an edit
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