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Tewegan Transition House is operated by the Aboriginal Youth Non-Profit Housing Corporation of Ottawa |
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Tewegan Transition House |
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Tewegan Transition House is a 12 bed transitional home for young First Nation, Inuit and Métis women (between the ages of 16 to 29) that are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Tewegan offers: √ A safe, cultured-based environment; √ Confidential and supportive counseling; √ Information, advocacy and referrals that will assist young women to permanent stable housing; √ An environment in which young women feel safe to reclaim pride and respect in their culture; √ An opportunity for young women to learn about culture and celebrate their traditions; √ Community Referrals. Current Programs and Services: √ 24 hour support and crisis counseling √ Community referrals (counseling, heath care, education, employment) √ Transitional Support ( housing applications, court/probation accompaniment √ Life skills workshops (e.g. budgeting, meal preparation, boundaries, communication skills, healthy sexuality, parenting skills) √ Traditional Teachings √ Crafts √ Recreational activities |
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To contact us: Tewegan Transition House 65 Harvey Street Ottawa, Ontario K1S 0A8 Phone: 613-233-0672 Fax: 613-233-2554 E-mail: TeweganAdmin@urbanaboriginal.ca
Our Location: http://www.mapquest.com/mq/5-gJJeLznc
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View of living room. |
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Tewegan Forms:
(*Please print forms and fax to the number listed below or bring in to Tewegan.) (** Forms are in PDF format and require Adobe Reader.)
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Tewegan House Front |
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Funded through the: Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres
Homelessness Partnership Initiative and administered through the city of Ottawa |
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Employment opportunities:
From time to time there are exciting employment opportunities at the Tewegan Transition House. For more information please contact the Executive Director at coordinates listed in the “Contact Us” section on the left.
We would be pleased to hear from you to discuss them.
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