Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre

Presentation by Maria, Stella, Laura, Dadri Ann & Nila

Agenda Introduction ~ Topic and Issues Visit and History Mandate Web Of Services Child & Family Sector The Seven Grandfather’s Teachings ~ Match That

Word Youth Sector Healing Ourselves/Helping Each Other????? Barriers Community Outreach Follow Up

The Seven Grandfather Teachings

Match That Word!

Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre~ By the Numbers ~

Originally formed in 1976 Moved to 439 Dundas Street in 1997 Provides services to 125,000 - 130,000

clients ~ that represents 2,400 + clients WEEKLY!

Your age does not matter ~ the provide services to all age groups

Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Center

Mandate

“To provide counseling, material assistance, and other direct

services to Aboriginal people to encourage and enhance spiritual and personal growth” (Toronto Council Fire Native

Cultural Center)

Provides a Wide Variety of Services

Provides a Wide Variety of Services

Child and Family Sector

Youth SectorPrograms

1.The Little Embers2.Akwe:go3.Wasa-Nabin

The Little Embers

Established in 2003 Cultural services Physical and Recreational Activities Educational Support Activities Social Support Activities

Akwe:go and Wasa-Nabin

Akwe:go: Since 2006Ages 7-12

Wasa-Nabin:Youth ages 13-18

Akwe:go and Wasa-NabinActivities and Events

Halloween PartyJoined Goodlife Fitness

Marathon Akwe:go Girls’ NightOutward Bound Canada