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• Provides a wide range of community-based and culturally appropriate programs and services to aboriginal people(s) residing in or migrating to the city
• Addresses the distinct needs of aboriginal peoples in the areas of justice, health, education, employment and training and relief of poverty
• Participates in community development activities that promote cultural diversity and partnership development with other aboriginal and non-aboriginal agencies

Major programs include:

• Aboriginal Alcohol and Drug Program
• Aboriginal Court Worker Program
• Aboriginal Family Support Program
• Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Program
• Aboriginal Health Outreach Program
• Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program
• Aboriginal Prenatal Nutrition Program
• Akwe:GO Program
• Apatisiwin Employment Unit
• Community Action Program for Children
• Community Support Program
• Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin Program
• Life Long Care Program
• Urban Aboriginal Healthy Living and Healthy Living Kids Program
• Waaban Program
• Wasa Nabin Program

This organization is a Registered Charity

Promotes healthy lifestyles and the opportunity for personal growth through the following programs and services:

• Aquatics
• Child Care
• Health and Fitness
• Youth programs

Functions as a Francophone seniors club offering various community, social and recreational opportunities

Responsible for planning, developing and implementing all social, recreational and special events for members of the community

• Facilities include a gymnasium, fitness centre, 2 outdoor rinks with heated change rooms, 3 playgrounds and 2 baseball fields
• Works to reduce barriers for community members to lead a more active healthy lifestyle
• Works to secure alternative funding sources to provide recreation programs
• Offers activities for children during Professional Activity days at school
• Provides planned activities for Halloween and Easter for children
• Oversees the Nipissing First Nation Fitness Centre and coordinates memberships

Coordinates various activities that may include:

• Bowling, baseball, volleyball and lacrosse
• Basketball challenges
• Volleyball camps
• Hockey skills workshops
• Fitness programs such as family swims, swimming lessons and gym nights
• Zumba, Tai Chi Program, Eat Smart Nutrition Program, and Youth Cardio nights

Operates a multi purpose recreation facility offering:

• Aerobic floor
• Fitness Centre
• Sauna
• Spin studio
• Swimming and wading pools
• Water slide
• Whirlpool

Fitness centre includes a variety of equipment, including:

• Abdominal machines
• Ellipticals
• Recumbent bikes
• Stationary bikes
• Treadmills
• Weights

Community Centre for older adults offering a variety of programs including:

• yoga
• crafts and sewing classes
• line dancing
• bridge & euchre
• weekly luncheon and potluck
• music and entertainment
• guest speakers

The Centre is equipped with a generator and in times of emergency, such as prolonged power outages, can provide temporary accommodation along with heat, lights, books, games and kitchen facilities

• The first concern of the Centre is to assist seniors
• Other members of the community who are in need are also welcome
• For further information call 705-386-0275
• The Centre does NOT have blankets, pillows, beds, rides, food or pet space

Community Centre

• Internet hub available for public use

• Offers a variety of recreational and educational programs and activities in a group setting
• Maintains a fully equipped woodworking shop and sells crafted items
• Publishes a club newsletter The Moxie Muse available on website

Programs and activities may include but are not limited to:

• Afternoon teas
• Arts and crafts
• Card games, billiards, darts
• Cooking classes
• Dances
• Exercise classes
• Health education
• Lunches

COVID-19 Response
Due to the pandemic, all in-person programming at The Door Youth Centre has been suspended until further notice. Online and virtual programs are available by checking the website.

Regular Service:
Youth centre provides drop-in services, structured activities, service programs at the centre and local schools, and fun activities and events for teenagers. Equipped with pool tables, ping pong, card tables, music, snack bar, fooseball and table hockey. Coffee house-style events with live music. Kidmax Summer Day Camp. Christmas stocking program for teens.

Drop-in centre offering:

• Card Games (Bridge, Euchre, Bid Euchre, Cribbage)
• Arts and Crafts
• Shuffleboard
• Travel Talk
• Photography Club
• Pool Table
• Tea, coffee and a chat available any time

Both drop-in and by-registration programs, activities and courses offered each season for older adult, adult and youth.

Facility houses an indoor walking track, pool and arenas.

Visit here for a complete listing of available programs.

Responsible for planning, developing and implementing sport, recreational and leisure programs for members of the community

• Facilities include Cousineau beach, community gymnasium, outdoor rink, playground and baseball field (ball park)
• Arranges bookings of the ball park for families and private events
• Works to reduce barriers for community members to lead a more active healthy lifestyle
• Works to secure alternative funding sources to provide recreation programs
• Offers activities for children during Professional Activity days at school
• Provides planned activities for children during special holidays such as Easter

Offers the following activities:

• Baseball, including coordinating summer games roster
• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Hockey skills workshops
• Fitness programs such as family swims and gym nights

A place for local seniors to gather and socialize

• Daily activities include: cards, euchre, bid euchre, darts, billiards, cribbage, dances and holiday themed parties

Operates a wide range of facilities for athletics, fitness and recreation

Offers a variety of facilities including:

• Weight training and cardio equipment
• Personal training services
• Squash courts
• Double gymnasium
• Saunas

Year round Christian conference centre, family camp, retreat centre, Camp Widjiitiwin for boys and girls age 7 to 17 during July and August; Campground for trailers and tents, May long weekend through Thanksgiving.

Operates a francophone seniors club

Offers a variety of recreational programs and services for seniors to socialize, including the following:

• Arts and crafts
• Card games
• Curling
• Exercises
• Yoga
• Darts, shuffleboard, bowling, bocce ball and billiards
• Guitar lessons
• Line dancing
• Workshops
• Sewing
• Theatre

Operates a senior centre that focuses on maintaining the cultural, linguistic, and fundraising efforts of the Centre

• Functions as a multi-purpose activity centre for individuals to participate in recreational and educational programs
• Provides health information
• Hosts monthly events, such as the Fall Rummage Sale, Hallowe'en Bash, and Christmas Bazaar

Operates an information and referral centre to help connect individuals with needed services, including:

• Health
• Housing
• Home support
• Government services
• Personal finances

Activities can include:

• Bingo games
• Chair exercise classes
• Darts
• Karaoke
• Knitting
• Morning coffee group
• Movies
• Walking exercises

Promotes healthy lifestyles and the opportunity for personal growth through the following programs and services:

• Aquatics
• Child care services
• Employment services
• Health and fitness
• Summer camps