Record #: BAR0258
Last Modified: 12 Jan 2024
Last Full Update: 26 Jul 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-721-7689, Ext 213
Fax 705-721-7418
E-Mail info@bnfc.ca
Website https://www.barrienfc.ca/
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarrieNativeFriendshipCentre/
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barrienativefriendshipcentre/
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/BarrieNativeFC
Primary Contact Angelle Leclair, Awke:go Program Coordinator; Email: a.leclair@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 Aboriginal 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.

Program components include:
  • after school support
  • peer support circles and peer counselling
  • access to recreational and sporting activities
  • referral to to other community supports
  • workshops on healthy eating habits
  • tutoring and mentoring
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)