Searching for Indigenous Peoples

A community health centre that offers culturally appropriate programs and services for Aboriginals, combining traditional health and Western medical practices, with an aim to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health.

Child care facility that provides language and culture programs five days per week; computers in all the rooms and a high scope curriculum; holds 6 infant spaces (6 months to 18 months), 10 toddler spaces (18 months to 2 1/2) and 16 preschool spaces (2 1/2 to 5 years of age).

COVID-19: Open. Due to physical distancing, space is limited. Please make a request for appointment with Jennifer Glover by calling the office at 519-627-8421. Upon arrival, office door will be locked, please phone the office using a cell phone or knock to be let in. Please note that masks are mandatory to enter this building.

Program is designed to help parents with Special Needs children age 0-6 years to access programs and services that they need. Children age 7 to 18 may also qualify for services if there are special circumstances.

Program goals include:

• Early diagnosis and treatment
• Get assistance and/or support from the most appropriate caregiver, at the right time in the most supportive way possible for the families involved
• Provide support and advocacy services to families of children with special needs by assessing the situation, establishing a plan with the parent(s), making referrals to appropriate services, home visits and other case management duties as required
• Provide a link between the home and the physician

COVID-19Currently by appointment only, for appointment call 519-627-7148
Adult learning program in the completion of Grade 12, Ontario Secondary School Diploma

COVID-19 - As of August 3, 2021 the office has opened to all staff and the public. All preventative and surveillance measures remain in effect for the office which includes staff/visitors COVID-19 screening, masks required, encouraging frequent hand washing, and regular disinfection of the workplace. SFNS staff will continue to work from home on a part-time basis but each department will endeavour to have staff presented in office from Monday through Friday. Staff are accessible via email during regular business hours.


Services and programs to member First Nations that develop and support innovative approaches to self-determination

SFNS delivers programs and services in the following areas:

• Post-Secondary Funding & Support Services
• Technical Services
• Employment & Training Support Services (ISETP)
• Economic & Capacity Development
• Financial Advisory Services

Provides shelter and counselling for women leaving situations of violence and supply information to anyone who needs help from any other services.

Besides temporary emergency shelter for battered women and children, the centre offers crisis intervention counseling, individual counseling, advocacy, children's services and community education.

Member of Canadian Network of Women's Shelters & Transition Houses - united to end violence against women

This department examines and organizes economic opportunities and training for the community for employment.

To coordinate and manage the delivery of Social Services for Walpole Island First Nation, while maintaining high quality standards of service and ensuring the implementation of effective community programming.

Programming includes:

• Adult and youth probation and parole
• Youth Diversion Program
• Court support and accompaniment
• Mental health and addictions support
• Child and youth programming
• Parenting education and support
• Cultural and community programs and iniatives

Band Council Office and Walpole Island First Nation governance office.

COVID-19: School Age Programs are open at a limited capacity.

A nursery school program providing full day programs for children, including lunch, daily activities, such as; music, story time, science, and dramatic play. Before and after school programs available Infant and Toddler program available.

Counselling & referrals to detox and recovery centres; provide prevention education to youth groups at schools plus community information; work with other agencies in the community

Services:

• Drug and Alcohol Prevention
• Newsletter
• Community Workshops and Presentations
• HIV and AIDS Awareness
• Aboriginal Problem Gambling
• Alcohol Harm Reduction Policy

Counseling:

• Individual Support Counseling
• Addictions Counseling

Aftercare and Support:

• Alcoholics Anonymous
• Red Path Addictions Program
• White Bison Program
• Aftercare Support Group

Referrals:

• Withdrawal Management
• Treatment Centres
• Healing Lodges
• Follow-up and Aftercare
• Community Resources
• Emergency Shelter (Women & Children)

COVID-19: Office closed to the public. Call to book an appointment

A multi-functional facility which houses Natural Heritage Program, Environmental Program, Research Program, Resource Protection Program, External Projects Program and archival building for land claims, and research. Houses a small display area of artifacts and pictures plus an excellent collection of legal and native history books.

Employment & Training Service:

Members of Caldwell First Nation may qualify for funding through the employment and training department in the following programs:

Indigenous Skills Training Option

• To assist clients in obtaining, maintaining, or increasing their current skill levels through a variety of training courses offered by recognized and accredited training institutions.

Indigenous Employee Skills Enhancement

• To provide an opportunity to those members who are employed to upgrade their skills, to maintain their existing positions or to advance within their company/ organization.

Indigenous Job Creation Partnership

• To support job creation and on-the-job training projects that meet the needs of the employer. It provides work experience to unemployed persons by creating temporary jobs.

Indigenous Labour Force Promotion Option

• To create an opportunity for clients to gain access into the labour market by providing them with on-the-job work experience with potential employers.

Indigenous Summer Student Employment

• To provide aboriginal students the opportunity to gain career related skills and practical on-the-job work experience during their summer break.

Indigenous New Start Program

• In order for clients to successfully enter or re-enter the labour market, they may access employment supports that are critical to seeking and attaining employment.

Nurse practitioner provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment and referral, similar to physicians.

• Diagnose illness and injuries
• Perform physical check-ups
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests
• Provide counselling and education
• Provide treatment
• Order procedures
• Refer clients to other health care professionals and specialists
• Prescribe medication.
• Manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, COPD and asthma.
• Treat, transfer and discharge both in-patients and community out-patients from hospital
• Cast fractures and reduce dislocations
• Order blood products and oxygen

This program provides home care and community services for people requiring assistance to continue to live a productive life in the familiar surroundings of their own home and community. The program promotes self-reliance, well-being, and support from family and community.

• In home services - include personal care and home management (light housekeeping, shopping and meal preparation).
• Seniors Program - a variety of programs are offered throughout the year such as drop-ins, craft workshops, shopping and game nights.
• Seniors Congregate Dining - takes place Wed at Community Centre. Free lunch served to community members ages 55 and up.
• Medical Loan Cupboard - A limited amount of medical equipment is available for lending. Availability depends upon community need.

Services available include:

• Art Therapy
• Crisis counselling
• Mental health and addictions case management
• Family violence services, referrals, mental health support
• Support for family members of individuals struggling with substance abuse, mental illness in the family, witness to domestic violence, grief, bullying and abuse
• Addiction assessments, counselling, referrals and group programs
• RedPath Addictions Program and Living Without Violence programs
• Alternative Justice program - facilitates pre-charge diversion through development of client healing plans, has client intakes, referrals, community service arrangements, advocacy and case management
• Counselling for trauma/loss
• Traditional Healing Program

The main focus of these services is to help with medical transportation needs and to help community members navigate Health Canada's Non-Insured Health Benefits System.

The Non-Insured Health Benefits Program is Health Canada's national, medically necessary health benefit program that provides coverage for benefit claims for a specified range of drugs, dental care, vision care, medical supplies and equipment, short-term crisis intervention-mental health counseling and medical transportation for eligible First Nations people and Inuit.



The NIHB Program will provide coverage for a limited range of medically necessary goods and services to registered members. It may repay some or all of the costs incurred when health care programs, products or services are purchased. This includes a range of medical, dental and pharmacy services when they are not covered by provincial or other third party health plans.

Medical Transportation - Services all members of Aamjiwnaang living on-reserve who travel to any location within catchment area * Note that transportation to Dialysis, Cancer Treatments and/or Methadone Maintenance Programs will need to be approved ahead of time. Speak with Health Services Clerk to arrange transportation assitance.

Works with families to promote the development of the child and find ways to deal with the challenges parents face by sharing ideas and giving support.

• Home Visiting Program - uses a family centered model that ensures pregnant women and families with children up to 6 years old on Aamjiwnaang First Nation have access to supports that reflect their values, priorities, strengths, and preferences.
• Breastfeeding Buddies - a Mom-to-Mom Breastfeeding support Program. Trained volunteers are matched with breastfeeding moms.
• Head Start Drop-In - focuses on parent and child interactions for children up to the age of 6 years old (older siblings are welcome to join).
• New Parents group - for expectant parents and parents with children 0-6 months old. Topics are related to new parents to be and parents with newborns. Topics may include: Prenatal Classes, Breastfeeding, Making Moss Bags; Memory Bears; Infant Massage, Baby Moccasins, Baby Food Making, etc.
• Fathers group - activities for fathers, grandfathers and male caregivers with children up to 6 years old. Topics vary. Activities usually include the children.
• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder supports - The Health Centre partners with Union of Ontario Indians and Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre to provide FASD resources. Supports are available for pregnant women dealing with addictions to alcohol and/or drugs or have a child with FASD

A telemedicine appointment is like a regular medical appointment only the specialist is available on a monitor. Some popular examples include appointments with psychiatrists and dermatologists. Telemedicine provides quicker access, right from the comfort of the Health Centre.

Provides community health services in a holistic and culturally sensitive manner to all band and community members through promotion, prevention, protection and education.

A non-profit native childcare centre.

• Ojibway Language and cultural teaching to all age groups
• pre-kindergarten within the daycare
• full day, half day, part-time (Two days minimum, flex care) flexible hours depending on parents' work schedule
• children with special needs welcome

Band administration office

Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills * helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence

Provide Employment counselling and assessment services to assist clients with the skills required to meet current labour market demands. Career planning includes determining further education and training to enhance current skills. Assist clients to obtain and maintain employment goals and careers.