Wellness and recreation in Dryden, Ontario
Dryden Native Friendship Centre - Akwe:go
Offered by Dryden Native Friendship Centre
In short
The program offers a variety of strategies such as one-to-one activities, group activities, and family circles to encourage positive behaviours and wellbeing.
- Who it is for
- Children, Youth, Families, Young children; Youth, 2SLGBTQQIA+, Family with children, Babies and toddlers (0-3), Children (4-12), Youth (13-24)
- What it helps with
- Help with drinking or drugs, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Help in my language, Skills for work, Help with my mental health, Help raising my kids, People who get me, Help for my family, My culture and roots, Faith and spiritual practice, Rest and recreation, Making my own choices, A fresh start, Being who I am
- Where
- 74 Queen St, Dryden, ON P8N 1A4
- How to reach
- Contact through Dryden Native Friendship Centre: (807) 223-4180 · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
The program offers a variety of strategies such as one-to-one activities, group activities, and family circles to encourage positive behaviours and wellbeing. The program supports individualized goals to enhance the childs area of need; supporting social skills, educational intervention, individuals with disabilities, violence prevention, children in care or at risk of being in the care of the Childrens Aid Society, 2SLGBTQ+ supports, and positive nutrition and physical activity practices. The Akwe:go program provides a space where urban Indigenous children can feel safe to be themselves and accepted.
An added component of the Akwe:go program is the Student Nutrition Program (SNP). The SNP seeks to improve the ability of children and youth to concentrate and succeed, both in school and daily life, through the provision of healthy meals and snacks.
Who can use it?
7 to 12 Years Old
How do I get in touch?
Call (807) 223-4180, or use the website.
- Phone
- (807) 223-4180
- Website
- https://ofifc.org/program/akwego/
Listed in Dryden, Ontario.
74 Queen St, Dryden, ON P8N 1A4
74 Queen St, Dryden, ON P8N 1A4Dryden, Ontario
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