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M'Wikwedong Indigenous Friendship Centre >
Life Long Care Program
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1045 3rd Ave W
Owen Sound, ON
N4K 5W6
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519-371-1147 ext 27
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Fax: 519-371-6181
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Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Last update: Apr 23, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
Varies by program, call for details
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Urban Aboriginal clients of any age who are disabled, chronically ill, frail elderly or require acute/chronic care
Fees
Free
Executives
Jennifer Linklater - Executive Director
execdir.m.wik@bmts.com
Contacts
Margaret Yawney - Life Long Care Coordinator
519-371-1147 ext 229
Ronat John - Life Long Care Coordinator
519-371-1147 ext 230
Languages
English ; Cree ; Iroquois ; Ojibwa
Language Note
Anishinaabe: English ; Ojibway - Programs ; If Ojibway is required, the Centre will do their best to accommodate
Area(s) Served
Owen Sound and area
Accessibility
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Accessibility Note
Stair lift
Description of Services:
Assists urban Aboriginal clients to live independently and provides services for the frail elderly, and clients who are chronically ill or live with physical disabilities

Services are  provided with an emphasis on traditional Aboriginal concepts and cultural beliefs and include:
  • transportation to medical appointments and social programs
  • friendly visiting at the client's home, long term care homes, and at social and cultural events
  • telephone security checks
  • congregate dining
  • support services such as information and referral, advocacy, medical escorts, translation services, assistance with filling out forms and applications
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