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Youth Program

Band Office
Neskantaga First Nation
Neskantaga First Nation

807-479-2570

Fax: 807-479-1138

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
larissasakanee92@hotmail.com
Languages
English
Accessibility

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
- 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
- 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
