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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR2592 | Last Full Update: 05 Dec 2018 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | HT1 ; HT2 ; Minwaashin Lodge Indigenous Women's Support Centre |
| Former Name | Minwaashin Lodge - Aboriginal Women's Support Centre |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Vanier Pkwy and Conventry Rd |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Services and programs for First Nations, Inuit and Métis women, children, youth, elders and families Shelter for abused women and their children Counselling: general * family * sexual abuse * addictions Sacred Child program: child care for clients accessing programs and services * respite care (three hours max) Healing circles * cultural / spiritual teachings * 50 years and over grandmothers groups * youth programs * visiting elders * employment training * employment counselling * advocacy and referral * hospital visits * art therapy * crafts and workshops * accompaniment and support to legal proceedings and other appointments |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa |
| Eligibility | First Nations, Inuit and Métis women and children, but all women and children are welcome * Counselling, Culture Program and Employment Readiness Program: 16 years and over * Sacred Child Program: 0-6 years * Youth Program: 7-18 years * Employment Counselling: 15 years and older * Art Therapy: 5-15 years |
| Application | Registration required * Housing First Case Managers available at Oshki Kizis Lodge 613-789-6876 Respite care: must be registered with a program and make arrangements 24 hours in advance |
| Languages | English ; French - Limited ; Some First Nations languages |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Arts and Crafts Instruction ~ Indigenous Communities ~ Women ; Crime Victim Accompaniment Services ~ Indigenous Communities ~ Women ; Drop In Child Care ~ Indigenous Communities ~ Women ; Family Counselling ~ Indigenous Communities ~ Women ; Friendly Outreach Programs ~ Indigenous Communities ~ Women ; General Counselling Services ~ Indigenous Communities ~ Women ; Indigenous Employment Programs ~ Women ; Issue Advocacy ~ Indigenous Communities ~ Women ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Indigenous Peoples Issues ; Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counselling ~ Indigenous Communities ~ Women ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Indigenous Communities ~ Women ; Traditional Indigenous Healing ; Youth Enrichment Programs ~ Indigenous Communities ~ Women |
| Waiting List | No |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-741-5590 |
| Crisis Phone | 24 hours 613-789-1141 |
| Fax | 613-748-8311 |
| info@minlodge.com | |
| Website | www.minlodge.com |
| Social Media |    |
| Primary Contact | Ida Kakekagumick, IT Systems Maintenance / Reception; Phone: 613-741-5590 ext 221 |
| Alternate Contact | Paulette John, Executive Assistant; Phone: 613-741-5590 ext 257; Email: mdaoust@minlodge.com |
| Primary Executive | Mary Daoust, Executive Director; Phone: 613-741-5590 ext 228 |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1991 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Provincial - Ministry of Community and Social Services ; Federal - Human Resources and Skills Development Canada * Health Canada ; Grants - Ontario Women's Directorate ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 136843026 RR0001 ; United Way ; Foundation - Community Foundation of Ottawa * Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres * Ontario Trillium Foundation * Kagita Mikam * Status of Women * Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada * Family Services Ottawa ; Heritage Fund of Ottawa, Accenture Inc.,Canadian Women's Foundation - Winners, HomeSense, Rogers Media |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Pamphlets |
| Resources | Website * videos |
| Accreditation | No * Staff certified by their respective professional associations. |