Fort William First Nation

Site: Fort William First Nation Health Centre

Service: Family Well Being Program

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Record #: TBY3791 Last Modified: 08 Feb 2019 Last Full Update: 07 Feb 2019
Description & Services
Public Comments Tribal Council: Nokiiwin Tribal Council (NTC) 
Political Territorial Organization: Union of Ontario Indians (UOI) 
Robinson-Superior Treaty
Description (Service) Delivers holistic, prevention-focused services/programs and cultural supports to promote a healthy community and support families as needed in the community 
  • Focus is on improving the overall health and well-being of community members and to empower families to build healthy relationships 
  • Works to eliminate family violence, the number of youth involved in the justice system and the number of children in care
 
Activities and programs provided can include but are not limited to the following: 
  • Activities that revitalize Native language 
  • Alcohol and drug abuse prevention and intervention 
  • Community events such as feasts 
  • Family circles, counselling and child/youth support groups 
  • Referrals to other programs and services 
  • School programs 
  • Traditional land-based healing events
Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Areas Served Fort William First Nation
Eligibility Members of Fort William First Nation
Application Program registration recommended
Languages English ; Interpretive Services - Ojibway, available upon request
Fees None
Additional Service Sites
Contact Information
Office Phone 807-622-8802
After Hours Phone 807-472-7701
Fax 807-623-8312
E-Mail healthcentrereception@fwfn.com
Website www.fwfn.com
Social Media Facebook Facebook
Primary Contact Sheri Boucher, Family Well Being Coordinator; Phone: 807-622-8802 ext 240; Email: SheriBoucher@fwfn.com
Alternate Contact Patricia Bannon, Administrative Officer and Reception
Primary Executive Luanne Maki, Health and Wellness Manager; Phone: 807-622-8802 ext 209; Email: Luanne@fwfn.com
Site Location Fort William Reserve is located on W shore of Lake Superior, south of and adjacent to the city of Thunder Bay
Located In Community Fort William First Nation
Address 90 Anemki Dr, Suite 100
Fort William First Nation, ON P7J 1L3
 
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Intersection Anemki Dr and Mission Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible
Other Details
Legal Status (10) Local Government ; (50) Non Profit
Funding Provincial - Ministry of Children and Youth Services (MCYS) ; Federal - Health Canada -- First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB)