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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:

  • 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

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