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Support program

• provides direct services to victims of crime across Ontario and funds community organizations that deliver support services to victims

Provides employment and training services to clients, primarily from the Akwesasne Territory

Programs include:

• payroll and administration services to local businesses and organizations
• Business Services for Employers (Sponsorship Programs)
• Mohawk Language Training
• board room rentals

COVID-19 (7 Jun 2021) The Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School, the Kana:takon School and the Tsi Snaihne School and Head Start are suspended until further notice. In addition, all AMBE daycare services are also suspended until further notice.

Free breakfast and lunch program still operating as a curbside service only.

For more detailed information, visit the AMBE Facebook page

School Board supervising three district schools: Ahkwesahsne Mohawk School, Kana:takon School and Kana:takon School

Programs:

• post secondary school services
• early years education
• hot lunch program
• instructional resource unit
• student transportation
• special education programming

COVID-19 Iakhihsohha Home for the elderly and Tsiionkwanonhso: Te are closed to the public. Visit the website for details on all the programs.

Client-centered care and services for older adults, and adults with disabilities:

• help people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible
• culturally appropriate services for First Nations

In-home nursing:

• registered professionals delivering individualized plan of care/treatment

In-home personal support:

• Personal Support Workers (PSW) are trained caregivers who assist individuals with their activities of daily living, including personal care, meal preparation, laundry, and light housekeeping

Home adaptation:

• home maintenance workers assist with minor home adaptations to assist individuals with accessibility and equipment

Respite and Palliative:

• temporary relief for caregivers caring for people with complex medical conditions and end of life care

Telephone reassurance:

• regular phone calls to older adults and people with disabilities who live alone, to check on their health and safety through the Emergency/Medical Alert Units and system

Transportation:

• non-emergency transportation to local medical appointments

Child Protective Services Agency offers:

• primary prevention programming and activities
• youth protection
• foster care
• cultural programming and education
• family services

COVID-19 (September 15, 2021): Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative remains operational. Follow-up via phone, home visits for insulin starts continues. Contact Delia McDonald at 613-575-2341 ext 3220 for assistance.

For detail information, visit the website.

Diabetes management education program:

• Group and individual counselling
• Foot care services provided on site from a registered nurse
• Smoking cessation assessments
• Home visits available
• Monthly diabetes case management clinics with an endocrinologist
• Community education sessions in pre-diabetes, high risk diabetes and diabetes self-management

COVID-19 (6 April 2020) If feeling unwell, call Kanonhkwa'tsherí:io Health Facility at 613-575-2341 and ask for the medical clinic. A nurse from the medical clinic will triage all clients over the phone to assess whether an individual needs an in-person appointment or if they can proceed with a telephone appointment.

For more detailed information, visit the website

Health centre focused on family and community health:

• health professionals assess and treat non-life-threatening injuries or illnesses
• referrals to other local health services and personal development groups available on and off reserves

Community-led health teams develop programs to improve the social supports and conditions that affect long-term health:

• culturally appropriate programs and services for Aboriginals, combining traditional healing and Western medical practices
• information about living with diabetes

Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children:

• supports for pregnant women and families with young children
• home visits by nurses and other home visitors help expectant and new parents with having a healthy pregnancy and birth, breastfeeding, nutrition, child development, and being a parent

Maternal Child Health:

• supports for pregnant women and families with infants
• counselling to discuss breastfeeding, nutrition, safety, child development, and parenting

Mental Health Counselling:

• one-on-one, couple, and family counselling
• mental health screening and assessments
• short-term and long-term counselling
• confidential

Traditional Healing:

• Aboriginal healing methods to restore balance and connectedness
• holistic approach to individual, family, and community health
• one-on-one sessions, traditional spiritual ceremonies, and cultural workshops that support social, artistic, and intellectual traditions

COVID-19 (9 Jun 2020) Daycare programs are suspended.

For detail information, visit the website.


Aboriginal Child Care Centre

• toddler and preschool

Textile art project

• shows there is a place for all in the fabric of society
• the rich tapestry is 120 feet long and 10 feet high
• its 263 blocks portray the rich cultural legacies of all the First Peoples in Canada and every nation in the world
• the 300 page companion book, Quilt of Belonging; the Invitation Project and the website contain cultural histories and personal stories
• extensive education resources that are being used by educators at all levels, worldwide

Advisory group for employment issues, works with other groups to provide employment services to the Akwesasne nation

• purchase of training
• self employment assistance program
• local projects
• job opportunities
• job creation program
• summer employment
• youth initiatives
• program delivery assistance

COVID-19 (October 20, 2021): Iohahi:io Akwesasne Education & Training Institute is closed to the public. Classes are continuing on-line. Inquiries should be directed to info-Iohadahiio@ambe.ca.

For detail information, visit the website.

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
• specialized services available to Aboriginal community
• vocational preparation
• workplace skills training

COVID-19 (6 April 2020) Adult day program and all group programs are suspended. For detail information, visit the website.

Adult day program:

• social, recreational, and therapeutic activities in a group setting for part of the day
• helps to support family caregivers who provide day-to-day care

Support program

• provides direct services to victims of crime across Ontario and funds community organizations that deliver support services to victims

Support program

• provides direct services to victims of crime across Ontario and funds community organizations that deliver support services to victims

COVID-19 (December 2, 2021): STORM outreach continues to operate in the community 6 days a week during COVID-19.

Specialized team is available to assist women involved in the sex trade

• specialized supports and services for women who are victims of human trafficking
• outreach team can assist women with immediate medical, safety and shelter needs
• information and referral to community supports
• transportation to emergency shelter, medical facilities, detoxification unit and other locations deemed appropriate
• crisis intervention
• basic supplies i.e. hygiene products, clothing, and condoms
• information on health issues i.e. sexually transmitted infections
• snacks and clothing

Culturally-based program

• focus on the holistic needs of children
• positive native parenting for caregivers
• parental relief of 1 hour maximum for clients in counselling session
• effects of family violence on children who witness violence
• team building for children
• building positive self-esteem through arts & crafts
• developing greater listening and communication skills through storytelling
• social skills

At this time, counselling is done by appointment only to come into the building and most appointments are off site. stay tuned to our website and social media for updates.

Couselling for women

• short term or long term
• addictions
• crisis

Communication and expression through art-making

• children learn to express and experience their emotions and work through their personal concernsdrawing, painting, collage, sculpture and play
• art therapist
• facilitates communication
• expression of the child's inner world
• promotes normal development and to improve coping skills in order to ease a child's wellbeing

Provides youth with the awareness, knowledge, information and teachings about Aboriginal culture

• provide youth with opportunities to develop pride and respect for their Aboriginal culture
• promotes and initiates the development of healthy friendships and relationships with other youth
• supports and provides at-risk Aboriginal youth with ties to their culture through sacred teachings
• encourages and facilitates the healing of relationships between youth and their families of origin and extended families

Provides a safe place where women can start their healing journeys and reclaim their Indigenous identity

• full moon ceremonies
• traditional elder speakers
• traditional cooking
• bannock doll making
• legends and storytelling
• tradition basket making
• tee pee teachings
• sweat lodge teachings
• beading workshops
• impacts of addictions & culture paths to living addiction free
• art therapy

Traditional, Aboriginal program to find meaningful work and/or training

• modeled on the teachings of the Medicine Wheel
• going back to school
• upgrading
• training
• confidence building
• career guidance
  

At this time, counselling is done by appointment only to come into the building and most appointments are off site. stay tuned to the website and social media for updates.

Provides culturally based talk and play therapy for First Nations, Metis and Inuit children

• who have witnessed violence or are victims of abuse
• children use toys, art materials, sand tray and role-plays to express thoughts and feelings
• help to understand violence and the cycle of violence
• healthy expressions of anger
• explore separation
• self- esteem issues
• participate in safety planning

COVID-19 (9 November 2021): Due to COVID19, all programming but Monday culture program (5 participants) at Lola St location is suspended until further notice. Shelter services, Housing First services and STORM outreach services are still available. See Facebook Page and instagram and website for latest updates.

Services and programs for First Nations, Inuit and Métis women, children, youth, elders and families

• healing circles
• cultural / spiritual teachings
• 50 years and over grandmothers groups
• youth programs
• visiting elders
• advocacy and referral
• hospital visits
• crafts and workshops
• accompaniment and support to legal proceedings and other appointments

Counselling:

• general
• family
• sexual abuse
• addictions

Community service centre

Aboriginal Community Justice Program : support on justice and court related issues

Aboriginal Courtwork Programs: assistance to all Aboriginal people who are in contact with the legal system, including adults, youth and families, regardless of legal definitions

Culture Resource Coordinator: access to culture based program and services to urban indigenous children, youth & families in order to foster a strong sense of well-being and positive Indigenous identity

Aboriginal Family Support Program: support for children up to six years old and their families through culturally appropriate holistic program services and special events

Aboriginal Healthy Babies Program: access to consistent early intervention services for families who are at risk of problems

Sweetgrass Home Child Care Agency: co-ordinates licensed home day care

Early Years Centre: free drop-in programs for caregivers and children from birth to six years old

Healing And Wellness Program: promotes healthy lifestyles and reduces family violence through culture based programming, healing and intervention initiatives

Kizhaay Anishishinaabe Niin (I am a kind man): a culturally relevant program that supports healthy relationships and identities through one-on-one support, group-based services, participant-based activities, public awareness activities, networking and partnership building

Aboriginal Homeless Partnering Strategy: serves Ottawa's Aboriginal homeless individuals and those at risk of becoming homeless by linking them with specialized programming intended to help them stabilize and improve their current circumstances.The Strategy includes mental health, addictions, labour market opportunities, affordable housing opportunities, and life skills development

Life Long Care Program (LLC - Home Support): designed to respond to the life long care needs of older Aboriginal people who may have limited mobility related to a persistent medical condition or physical disability

Akwe:go Program: for urban children aged 7 to 12 years old to learn and explore aboriginal culture and teachings * one on one support depending on the needs of the individual * tutoring * games and nutritious snacks in a safe and healthy environment

Wasa-Nabin Youth Program: support, tools and healthy activities for urban Aboriginal youth between the ages of 13-18 * guidance in a cultural framework for youth who are at risk for specific negative behaviours

Alternative High School: credit-granting Secondary program for students to learn in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere

Creating Safe Spaces: to increase safety, well-being and mental wellness for Indigenous young women and girls, including those who identify as 2SLGBTQQIA+, who have lived experience or witnessed trauma, violence in their families and communities, and/or missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls

Mental Health Peer Support: to provide a network of supports and mentorships to urban Indigenous people under community supervision orders as they seek to improve their mental health, reduce any harms associated with their behaviour, work to avoid justice system recidivism, and pursue a Good Mind.

Member agency of Support Services Network for Male Survivors in Ontario

Ensures pro-active measures are taken to improve the recruitment, training and employment of all Aboriginal people:

• information about programs and services available to support training or employment plans or to increase self-marketability
• assists employers with training proposal preparation
• referral to employment and training supports in the community
• assists Aboriginal individuals with resume writing
• employment counselling
• up-to-date labour market information
• referral to employment and training opportunities