Office phone 416-963-9963
Fax 416-963-9573
Email
Web site www.nativewomenscentre.org
Address 191 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 2E5


Location (Intersection) Toronto Central (Sherbourne St and Gerrard St E)
Hours Monday to Friday 9-5 - some evening and weekend workshops
Languages of service English
Eligibility Women of Aboriginal ancestry (Status, Non-Status, Métis, Inuit) or women with children of Aboriginal ancestry, Dawnissog Youth -- at risk youth 16-29 years
How to apply Drop in or call for appointment
Fees None
Physical access Not wheelchair accessible
Service description Crisis intervention

• information and referral
• advocacy
• urban orientation
• community outreach
• Nbaakaawin Kwe -- academic upgrading to grade 10 (see branch record)
• Women's/Youth Circles -- cultural traditions, crafts, support groups, speakers
• Dawnissog Youth -- workshops, cultural teachings, recreation, healthy relationships
• family violence prevention workshops, holistic approach
• self empowerment support
• Pimaatsiwin -- drop-in for mothers and children birth-6 years
• Healthy Babies Healthy Children
• parenting classes
• parent relief
• Homelessness Initiatives -- recycled clothing shop
• assistance finding housing
• Ojibway classes
• participates in CAP (Community Access Program) -- free Internet access
• community economic development

Food Bank -- for Aboriginal women and their families

• drop in Wednesday 9:30-11:30
• identification required including band number and health card
• emergency supply of milk and diapers
• member of Daily Bread Food Bank

Organization type Non Profit ; Registered Charity



Last complete update 2009-08-11