Children & Youth Programs
Ne-Chee Friendship Centre is dedicated to supporting the growth, empowerment, and well-being of Indigenous children and youth in Kenora. Our programs aim to foster cultural pride, healthy choices, life skills, and positive self-identity, guided by traditional teachings and community values. We offer a variety of programs for different age groups to support their unique journeys.
Indigenous Healthy Babies Program
This program supports the healthy development of Indigenous babies from birth to age 6 through family visits, education, and access to intervention services.- Contact: healthybabies@nechee.org | (807) 468-5440 ext. 237
Aboriginal Family Support Program
Provides culturally based support for families with young children, offering parenting programs, nutrition workshops, and community-building activities.- Contact: familysupport@nechee.org | (807) 468-5440 ext. 236
Indigenous EarlyON Program
EarlyON Centres provide safe spaces for families with young children (ages 0-6) to connect and participate in developmental activities rooted in Indigenous culture.- Contact: earlyon@nechee.org | (807) 468-5440 ext. 240
Akwe:go Children’s Program
Aims to foster healthy choices and cultural pride among at-risk Indigenous children ages 7-12, providing them with the support they need to succeed.- Contact: akwego.wn@nechee.org | (807) 464-0482 | (807) 468-5440 ext. 239
- Sioux Narrows & Nestor Falls EarlyON Program
EarlyON Centres provide safe spaces for families with young children (ages 0-6) to connect and participate in developmental activities.- Contact: earlyonsn@nechee.org | (807) 276-4425
Youth Life Promotion Program
Designed to help at-risk youth reclaim their cultural identity through land-based activities and traditional teachings, fostering wholistic well-being.- Contact: uahl.ylp@nechee.org | (807) 464-0386
Wasa-Nabin Youth Program
Supports Indigenous youth (ages 13-18) in building life skills, promoting healthy choices, and fostering self-development through culturally relevant activities.
Contact: akwego.wn@nechee.org | (807) 464-0482 | (807) 468-5440 ext. 239