Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services
Site: Ohsweken - Chiefswood Rd
Service: Community Education
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: SIM0254 | Last Full Update: 26 May 2021 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 519-445-4324 |
| Fax | 519-445-4825 |
| reception@ganohkwasra.com | |
| Website | www.ganohkwasra.com |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/GanohkwasraFamilyAssaultSupportServices/ |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1988 |
| Primary Executive | Sandra Montour, Executive Director; Email: smontour@ganohkwasra.com |
| Funding | Federal |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | The Community Education Program staff are available to inform the community of Ganǫhkwásra’ programs and services, the dynamics of family violence and related topics in a culturally sensitive manner. This is achieved through facility tours, presentations, workshops, distribution of resource materials, brochures and newsletters. Cultural Sensitivity Presentations - are designed to provide the mainstream community with an awareness of the history of family violence from an Onkwehonwe (First Nations) perspective as well as to promote an appreciation for Onkwehonwe culture. Providing a basis for understanding the unique challenges faced by Onkwehonwe people will assist individuals and organizations to work more sensitively with Onkwehonwe people. |
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm Shelter Mon-Sun 24 hours |
| Dates | Family Violence Prevention Training from a Native perspective (30 hour). Starts Apr and runs for 4 weeks |
| Areas Served | Brantford ; Ohsweken ; Six Nations of the Grand River ; and other First Nations Communities |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Call
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| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Ohsweken |
| Address & Map | 1781 Chiefswood Rd Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0 |
| Intersection | Chiefswood Rd and Bicentennial Trail |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 250 Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Abuse / Assault ; Indigenous Peoples |
| HCSD Sub Heading | All Services for Indigenous Peoples ; Victims of Abuse Support Programs |
| Service Categories | Diversity Awareness Training ; General Abuse Prevention ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Domestic Violence Issues |