Timmins Native Friendship Centre, Timmins Native Friendship Centre

Timmins Native Friendship Centre

Site: Timmins Native Friendship Centre - Main Site

Service: Native Friendship Centre

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Record #: COC0282

Last Modified: 10 May 2018

Last Full Update: 27 Apr 2018

Description & Services
Public Comments	Timmins Native Friendship Centre administers 3 satellite sites in Moosonee: Site 1: 3B Moose Drive Site 2: 14A Moose Drive Site 3: 17A 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 1 - 3B Moose Dr Aboriginal Combined Courtworker Program, Timmins Native Friendship Centre - Main Site Aboriginal Family Support Program, Moosonee Site 1 - 3B Moose Dr Aboriginal Family Support Program, Timmins Native Friendship Centre - Main Site Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy 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 3 - 17A Moose Dr Akwe:go Program, Timmins Native Friendship Centre - Main Site Apatisiwin Employment and Training Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Nutrition Homelessness Partnering Strategy Life Long Care Program, Moosonee Site 1 - 3B Moose Dr Life Long Care Program, Timmins Native Friendship Centre - Main Site Literacy and Basic Skills Oppekehawaso Wekamik Daycare Centre Soup Kitchen Urban Aboriginal Healthy Lifestyles Program, Moosonee Site 3 - 17A Moose Dr Urban Aboriginal Healthy Lifestyles Program, Timmins Native Friendship Centre - Main Site Wasa Nabin Program, Moosonee Site 3 - 17A Moose Dr Wasa Nabin Program, Timmins Native Friendship Centre - Main Site
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 Courtworker Program Aboriginal Family Support Progam Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy 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-Employment and Training Community Career Developer Cultural Resource Program Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Child Nutrition Indigenous Children's Wellness Program Life Long Care Oppekehawaso Wekamik Centre (Daycare) Urban Aboriginal Healthy Lifestyles Program Wasa Nabin Program
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 - Main Site Aboriginal Family Support Program, Timmins Native Friendship Centre - Main Site Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy Program Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children Aboriginal Prenatal Nutrition Program Academic Upgrading and Career Entrance Program Akwe:go Program, Timmins Native Friendship Centre - Main Site Apatisiwin Employment and Training Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Nutrition Life Long Care Program, Timmins Native Friendship Centre - Main Site Literacy and Basic Skills Oppekehawaso Wekamik Daycare Centre Soup Kitchen Urban Aboriginal Healthy Lifestyles Program, Timmins Native Friendship Centre - Main Site Wasa Nabin Program, Timmins Native Friendship Centre - Main Site
Contact Information
Office Phone	705-268-6262
Toll Free Phone	1-844-200-2686
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)