Thunder Bay

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Education

Aboriginal Cultural and Support Services

ACSS's goal is to provide a culturally supportive environment to all Aboriginal students of Lakehead University. It offers various services such as administrative, academic, individual, cultural, and transitional support.

Source: Lakehead University

Negahneewin College of Academic and Community Development

Source: Negahneewin College of Academic and Community Development

Oshki–Pimache–O–Win Education and Training Institute

Independent institute that serves the current and future post-secondary education and training needs of the Nishnawbe-Aski Nation.

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Employment

Matawa Employment and Training (MET)

Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund

Aboriginal owned and controlled organization delivering business and financial services to the member First Nations of Nishnawbe Aski Nation.

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Health and Social Services

Aboriginal Diabetes Education Project

The goal of this program is to increase awareness and to provide families with information and support in order to control and prevent diabetes within the Aboriginal community.

Source: Ontario Native Women's Association

Anishnawbe Mushkiki – Thunder Bay Aboriginal Community Health Centre

Serves all Aboriginal people throughout their lifecycle and provides wholistic healthcare including primary, traditional and alternative approaches.

Beendigen Inc.

Describes the services offered by Beendigen, an independent Native family healing agency that provides safety and shelter to Aboriginal women and children experiencing abuse.

Dilico Ojibway Child and Family Services

Embraces a wholistic approach in the delivery of Health, Mental Health, Addictions, and Child Welfare services to compliment the strengths, values and traditions of Anishinabek children, families, and communities.

Health Care Department

The Fort William First Nations Health Center aims to provide support, information and activities to individuals and families in order to enable everyone to develop a respect for their culture, mind and body.

Source: Fort William First Nation

Ka:nen, Our Children... Our Future

Ka:nen Our Children Our Future assists in the delivery of cultural relevant programs that improve the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of children aged 0-6 years and their families.

Ka–Na–Chi–Hih Specialized Solvent Abuse Treatment Centre

Provides a nurturing and supportive environment for First Nation youth who are embarking on their healing journey to wellness of body, heart, mind, and spirit.

Ooshke Bemahdesewin Mental Health Services

To assist aboriginal adults aged 16 and over with a serious mental illness to live successfully in the community through mental health services.

Source: Alpha Court

Problem Gambling Awareness Program

The Problem Gambling Awareness Program offers information and various support services to people dealing with gambling problems.

Source: Ontario Native Women's Association

Thunder Bay Urban Aboriginal Strategy

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Housing and Infrastructure

Housing Branch

Brief description of the two distinct programs which the MNO Housing Branch administers in the field of housing.

Source: Métis Nation of Ontario

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Justice and Policing

Aboriginal Community Advocacy Program – Negahneewin College

This program develops practical and theoretical skills which will be valuable assets to any community based organization and you may work in a variety of settings.

Source: Confederation College

Aboriginal Liaison – Thunder Bay Police Service

Develops and maintains positive relations between the Thunder Bay Police Service and the Aboriginal Community.

Source: City of Thunder Bay

Native Combined Courtworker Program

The combined courtworker's primary responsibility is to work in the criminal and family court, ensuring Aboriginal offenders receive fair and equitable treatment.

Source: United Native Friendship Centre

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