Timmins Native Friendship Centre, Native Friendship Centre

Timmins Native Friendship Centre

Site: Timmins Native Friendship Centre

Service: Native Friendship Centre

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Record #: COC0282

Last Modified: 14 Dec 2016

Last Full Update: 18 Mar 2016

Description & Services
Public Comments	Timmins Native Friendship Centre administers 3 satellite sites in Moosonee: Site 1: 13 First St Site 2: 3-B Moose Drive Site 3: 14-A Moose Drive
Description (Agency)	Administers programs and services to improve the quality of life for urban Aboriginal people with a focus on social, educational and cultural development
Agency Services	Aboriginal Alcohol and Drug Worker Program Aboriginal Alternative Secondary School Program Aboriginal Combined Courtworker Program, Moosonee Site 3 - 14A Moose Dr Aboriginal Combined Courtworker Program, Timmins Native Friendship Centre Aboriginal Family Support Progam, Timmins Native Friendship Centre Aboriginal Family Support Program, Moosonee Site 2 - 3B Moose Dr Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Program Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children Aboriginal Prenatal Nutrition Program Aboriginal Prenatal Support Program Academic Upgrading and Career Entrance Program Akwe:go Program, Moosonee Site 1 - First St Akwe:go Program, Timmins Native Friendship Centre Apatisiwin Employment and Training Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Nutrition Homelessness Partnering Strategy Life Long Care Program, Moosonee Site 1 - First St Life Long Care Program, Timmins Native Friendship Centre Literacy and Basic Skills Oppekehawaso Wekamik Daycare Centre Soup Kitchen Urban Aboriginal Healthy Lifestyles Program, Moosonee Site 1 - First St Urban Aboriginal Healthy Lifestyles Program, Timmins Native Friendship Centre Wasa Nabin Program Wasa Nabin Youth Program
Description (Service)	Administers programs and services to improve the quality of life for urban Aboriginal people with a focus on social, educational and cultural development Provides a meeting place for urban Aboriginal people and community members regardless of nationality Hosts cultural events Offers the following programs and services: Aboriginal Alcohol and Drug Program Aboriginal Alternative Secondary School Program Aboriginal Family Support Progam Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Program Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children Aboriginal Prenatal Nutrition Program Academic Upgrading and Career Entrance Program Adult Native Literacy and Basic Skills Akwe:go Program Apatisiwin Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Child Nutrition Life Long Care Oppekehawaso Wekamik Centre Urban Aboriginal Healthy Lifestyles Program Wasa Nabin Program Also administers the following satellite sites in Moosonee: Site 1, 13 First St Site 2, 3B Moose Dr Site 3, 14A Moose Dr
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Moosonee ; Timmins
Eligibility	Open to all with a focus on off-reserve Aboriginal peoples Membership preferred but not mandatory
Application	Call to register for programs
Languages	English ; Interpretive Services - Cree, Ojibway - staff members
Fees	None
Additional Services at this Site	Aboriginal Alcohol and Drug Worker Program Aboriginal Alternative Secondary School Program Aboriginal Combined Courtworker Program, Timmins Native Friendship Centre Aboriginal Family Support Progam, Timmins Native Friendship Centre Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Program Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children Aboriginal Prenatal Nutrition Program Academic Upgrading and Career Entrance Program Akwe:go Program, Timmins Native Friendship Centre Apatisiwin Employment and Training Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Nutrition Life Long Care Program, Timmins Native Friendship Centre Literacy and Basic Skills Oppekehawaso Wekamik Daycare Centre Soup Kitchen Urban Aboriginal Healthy Lifestyles Program, Timmins Native Friendship Centre Wasa Nabin Youth Program
Contact Information
Office Phone	705-268-6262
Fax	705-268-6266
E-Mail	reception@tnfc.ca
Website	www.tnfc.ca
Social Media	Facebook
Primary Contact	Receptionist
Primary Executive	Veronica Nicholson, Executive Director; Email: vnicholson@tnfc.ca
Alternate Executive	Mickayla Bird, Executive Assistant; Email: mbird@tnfc.ca
Located In Community	Timmins
Address	179 Kirby Ave Timmins, ON P4N 1K1 View Google Map
Intersection	Kirby Ave and Balsam St S
Physical Access	Fully Accessible
Other Details
Legal Status	(50) Non Profit
Established	1974
Funding	Provincial - Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation; Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) ; Federal - Heritage Canada -- Aboriginal Friendship Centre Program (AFCP)