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Akwe:go

301 Beamish Ave W
Greenstone

807-854-1060

Fax: 807-854-0861

ed@tbfc.ca

tbfc.ca

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Mon 9:30 am-12 noon, 12:30 pm-4:30 pm * Tue-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 12:30 pm-4:30 pm * Fri 8:30 am-12 noon

Last Updated: Jun 16, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Call for information

Eligibility / Target Population

Urban Indigenous children 7-12 years of age

Fees

None

Contacts

Cassandra Giba White - Akwe:go At Risk Program
807-854-1060 Ext 211 * akwego@tbfc.ca
Tara Letcher - Akwe:go High Risk Program
807-854-1060 Ext 208 * akwegohr@tbfc.ca

Languages

English

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services

Seeks to improve the quality of life of Urban Indigenous children

Offers traditional teachings and values through one-on-one supports

Services that may be offered, depending on the child's needs are:

Increasing access to culturally appropriate services
Addressing self-esteem issues, victimization, and peer pressure
Health impacts of poverty, diabetes, and obesity
School suspension supports, and access to computers and literacy initiatives
Tutoring and mentoring to children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and/or disabilities

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Last Updated: Jun 16, 2025: Suggest an edit