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Akwe:go Program
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:
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I love to Cook
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I love to Skate
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I love to Swim
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Tutoring
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Home Visits
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School Visits
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Girl’s Night
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Boy’s Night
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Recreational and physical activities
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Cultural activities
Highlights:
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Having Inuit Elder every Tuesday night
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Foster children being able to visit with parents during programming
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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