Akwe:go Program
Funder
Providing holistic support for Inuit children ages 7-12 in need of additional supports.
The Akwego Urban Aboriginal Children’s Program works with at-risk children between the ages of 7 and 12 to provide individualized supports to their specific needs. The program provides a direct, individualized service approach to address each client’s unique needs based on 5 program objectives: Provision of Social Supports; Health and Physical Development; Institutional Interventions; Children with Disabilities/FASD; and Children in Care.
“Tauki’s swimming skills are way better now, he enjoys swimming so much more.”
“I’m so thankful for everything you do. My daughter loves this program.”
Activities:
- I love to Cook
- I love to Skate
- I love to Swim
- Tutoring
- Home Visits
- School Visits
- Girl’s Night
- Boy’s Night
- Recreational and physical activities
- Cultural activities
Highlights:
- Having Inuit Elder every Tuesday night
- Foster children being able to visit with parents during programming
- Taking kids to the ‘A Promise is A Promise’ Play
Funders:
Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres
For more information, call Courtney Walters (she/her), Akwe:go Coordinator, c: 613-410-9491
If you are interested in this program, you may also contact the Education Manager at
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