Barrie Native Friendship Centre
Site: Barrie - 175 Bayfield St
Service: Wasa-Nabin Program
Record #:
BAR0219
Last Modified:
17 Oct 2024
Last Full Update:
26 Jul 2023
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-721-7689, Ext 243 |
| Fax | 705-721-7418 |
| info@bnfc.ca | |
| Website | https://www.barrienfc.ca/ |
| Social Media | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarrieNativeFriendshipCentre/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barrienativefriendshipcentre/ |
| Primary Contact | Courtney Laurin, Wasa-Nabin Program Coordinator; Phone: 705-721-7689 Ext 243; Email: c.laurin@bnfc.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Samantha Kinoshameg, Executive Director; Phone: 705-721-7689 ext 202; Email: executivedirector@bnfc.ca |
Site Information
| Description (Site) | Nearest major intersection is Bayfield St and Wellington St. |
| Located In Community | Barrie |
| Address & Map | 175 Bayfield St Barrie, ON Canada L4M 3B4 |
| Intersection | Bayfield St and Wellington St |
| Mailing Address | Barrie Native Friendship Centre 175 Bayfield St Barrie, ON Canada L4M 3B4 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Wasa-Nabin (Ojibway meaning 'To Look Ahead') Program is designed to provide comprehensive services to urban Aboriginal at-risk youth between the ages of 13-18 with the support, tools and healthy activities that will build upon and foster their inherent ability to make healthy lifestyle choices Program components include:
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| Hours | Wasa-Nabin Program: Call for dates and time |
| Areas Served | Barrie |
| Eligibility | Age Requirements: 13-18 years |
| Application | Call or email for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Agency and Service Names
| Alternate Name | BNFC |
Agency Information
| Parent Agency Name | Barrie Native Friendship Centre |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Funding | Core through National Association of Friendship Centres (NAFC) * Program through Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) |
Taxonomy and Classification
| Service Categories | Juvenile Delinquency Prevention ~ Indigenous Communities ; Nutrition Education ~ At Risk Youth ; Nutrition Education ~ Indigenous Communities ; Youth Centres ~ Indigenous Communities ; Youth Violence Prevention ~ Indigenous Communities |