Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation

Site: Neyaashiinigmiing - Lighthouse Rd

Service: E'minoyaajig Binoojiinhyag Family Services

Record #: BRU0311
Last Modified: 18 Mar 2026
Last Full Update: 26 Nov 2024

Description

Description (Service)


Community based family service that delivers early intervention and prevention programs for children, youth and families residing in Nawash. Nurtures a healthy community environment with the aim that all children receive excellent care, have their rights upheld and remain connected to their heritage and culture.

Range of community-based and culturally appropriate services include:

  • Family Support Program - provides various voluntary services and parenting information to Band members and acts as a liaison between families and child welfare agencies. Offers parenting programs, men's programs, peer mentorship; and community engagement activities.

  • Customary Kinship Care - offers support and assistance to families providing Customary / Kinship Care, in community homes for children who can no longer live with their parents. Provides ongoing supports to parents and community members in order to keep children in the community.

  • Child Welfare Prevention - works in accordance with the Family and Children's Services Act to provide advocacy, support services and referrals for families with children-in-care of a child welfare agency or placed in care of in community families. Offers child / youth enrichment programs for school aged children from daycare to grade 12.

  • Nawash Youth Group - for teens ages 13-18. Offers workshops for social, personal, career and life skills training, annual pre-parenting sessions, fundraisers and a range of cultural and recreational activities. Programs include Teen's Night and drop-in on Friday evenings for games, computer, pool table, TV and movies. Transportation is available home after each event.


Service Details

Hours Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Teen's night: Wed 7 pm-9 pm
Teen's drop-in: Fri 7 pm-10 pm
Other program hours vary, call for details
Areas Served Chippewas of Nawash First Nation ; and off-reserve members in Bruce and Grey Counties as requested
Eligibility Chippewas of Nawash residents and band membership
Application Call or drop in. Call to register for the Nawash Youth Group.
Languages Ojibway - limited
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Neyaashiinigmiing
Address & Map
Chippewas of Nawash Native Child Welfare Building; 23 Lighthouse Rd
Neyaashiinigmiing, ON
Canada N0H 2T0
 
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Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-534-3818
Fax 519-534-4932
E-Mail supervisor.ncw@gbtel.ca
Website https://www.nawash.ca/native-child-welfare
Primary Contact Darlene Ritchie, Family Service Supervisor; Phone: ext 826
Alternate Contact Shannon Drane, Youth Support Worker; Phone: ext 824; Email: youthworker.ncw@gbtel.ca
Mailing Address Chippewas of Nawash Native Child Welfare Building; 23 Lighthouse Rd 
Neyaashiinigmiing, ON 
Canada N0H 2T0

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