Culture and spirituality in Owen Sound, Ontario
MNCRC - Giiwe and the Indigenous Supportive Housing Program
Offered by M'wikwedong Native Cultural Resource Centre (MNCRC)
In short
The Giiwe Project was launched by MWikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre in April 2018. Giiwe is an Indigenous-led partnership among social service agencies and other relevant organizations in Grey County.
- Who it is for
- Indigenous people; Indigenous
- What it helps with
- My culture and roots, Faith and spiritual practice, A safe place to sleep tonight
- Cost and access
- Faith-based
- Where
- 1723 8Th Ave E, Owen Sound, ON N4K 3C2
- How to reach
- Contact through M'wikwedong Native Cultural Resource Centre (MNCRC): (519) 371-1147 · giiwe.home@gmail.com · Website
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About this service
The Giiwe Project was launched by MWikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre in April 2018. Giiwe is an Indigenous-led partnership among social service agencies and other relevant organizations in Grey County. Giiwe aims to reduce Indigenous homelessness by fostering more interconnected housing related supports that are equipped to respond to Indigenous-specific housing needs and preferences. This initiative is led by MWikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre. The name of this project, Giiwe, is a word in Anishinaabemowin, the Ojibway language, that can be translated into s/he goes home(The Ojibwe Peoples Dictionary, 2015).
How do I get in touch?
Call (519) 371-1147, email giiwe.home@gmail.com, or use the website.
Listed in Owen Sound, Ontario.
1723 8Th Ave E, Owen Sound, ON N4K 3C2
1723 8Th Ave E, Owen Sound, ON N4K 3C2Owen Sound, Ontario
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