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Neskantaga First Nation - Band Office - Youth Program

Youth Program

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Band Office
Neskantaga First Nation
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807-479-2570
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Fax: 807-479-1138
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Last updated: Jun 18, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Call for information

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Focus is on child and youth members of Neskantaga First Nation but parents welcome

  • Children younger than 6 years of age must be supervised by parent/guardian when participating in activities and programs

Fees

None

Contacts

Larissa Sakanee - Youth Worker
larissasakanee92@hotmail.com

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Responsible for planning, developing and implementing all social, recreational and special events for children and youth of the community
  • Provides various activities such as arts and crafts, baking nights, movie nights and outdoor sports events
  • Organizes and supervises various outdoor activities for youth during summer months such as baseball, football, soccer, dodgeball and frisbee
  • Works with the Brighter Futures program
Recreation services and facilities include:
  • Baseball diamond
  • Beach area
  • Gymnasium
  • Skating rink
  • Recreation complex, used for feasts, social gatherings, indoor sports activities; also includes office space for mineral exploration companies working with the community
Internet Cafe
  • Provides a drop-in cafe for youth to receive assistance with resume writing and filling out job applications
  • Offers a social centre for youth
Last updated: Jun 18, 2025: Suggest an edit
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