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Akwe:go Program

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175 Bayfield St
Barrie, ON
L4M 3B4
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705-721-7689
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Toll-Free: 1-855-721-7689
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Fax: 705-721-7418
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Office: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm * by appointment
Application
Call or email for more information
Eligibility / Target Population
Children 7 to 12 years
Fees
Free
Executives
Samantha Kinoshameg - Executive Director
705-721-7689 ext 202 * executivedirector@bnfc.ca
Contacts
Paige Burt - Awke:go Program Coordinator
705-721-7689 ext 213
Languages
English ; Ojibway
Area Served
Barrie
Accessibility
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Description of Services:
Community-based program focuses on services for urban Indigenous at-risk children with the support, tools and healthy activities that will build upon and foster their inherent ability to make healthy lifestyle choices

Program components include:
  • after school support
  • peer support circles and peer counselling
  • access to recreational and sporting activities
  • referral to to other community supports
  • workshops on healthy eating habits
  • tutoring and mentoring
Last Updated: Dec 5, 2025: Suggest an edit