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Rehabilitative Care in North West
Soins de réadaptation en Ontario du Nord-Ouest
Program: Band Office - Brighter Futures
Organizations: Neskantaga First Nation
Neskantaga First Nation - Band Office
Neskantaga First Nation - Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre - Health and Social Services
Description of Services: Provides programs and activities to increase awareness, build knowledge and enhance skills for healthy living
  • Operates a youth drop-in centre
  • Carries out fund-raising efforts with children and youth to offset program costs and to teach financial responsibility
  • Provides activities and sports events upon request with at least 3 days prior notice
  • Offers educational sessions about healthy living topics
Offers various activities for different age groups that include:
  • Arts and crafts
  • Ball hockey
  • Baseball games
  • Exercise classes
  • Hunting, fishing and survival skills teaching
  • Kids playtime
  • Movie nights
  • Outdoor and indoor sports
  • Traditional teachings
  • Weight training
Requirements
Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Neskantaga First Nation between 2-35 years of age


Activities and sports events offered for following age groups:

  • Children 2-6 years of age

  • Children 7-12 years of age

  • Youth 13-18 years of age

  • Young adults 19-35 years of age
Application: Call for information
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Contact Information
Phone Numbers: 807-479-2570
Crisis: 807-479-2592
Fax: 807-479-1138
Website: neskantaga.com/
Address: PO Box 105
Lansdowne House, ON
P0T 1Z0
Street
Address:
Band Office
Neskantaga First Nation
Map
Location:
  • Band Office is located in the main Administration building in the community of Neskantaga First Nation also known as Lansdowne House
  • Community is 180 km NE of Pickle Lake, 560 km N of Thunder Bay, on S shore of Attawapiskat Lake
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm


Activity times/dates including evenings, posted at all public places
Contacts: Larissa Sakanee - Youth Worker
807-479-2570 * larissasakanee92@hotmail.com

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