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BAR0258
Last Modified:
01 Jul 2025
Last Full Update:
06 Mar 2025
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-721-7689, Ext 213 |
| 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 | Josie Fiegehen, Awke:Go Program Coordinator; Email: josie.fiegehen@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) | Akwe:go (Mohawk meaning All of Us) Program is designed to provide comprehensive services to urban Indigenous at-risk children between the ages of 7 - 12 with the support, tools and healthy activities that will build upon and foster their inherent ability to make healthy lifestyle choices.
An added component of the Wasa-Nabin program is the Student Nutrition Program (SNP) which seeks to improve the ability of children and youth to concentrate and succeed, both in school and daily life, through the provision of healthy meals and snacks. |
| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Program hours vary |
| Areas Served | Barrie |
| Eligibility | Age Requirements: 7 year(s) - 12 year(s) |
| Application | Call or email for more information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
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) |