WASA-NABIN

Wasa-Nabin is a self-development program for urban Indigenous at-risk youth (ages 13-18). The goal of the program is to promote cultural identity, self-esteem, educational values and career goals, and to enhance healthy choices for Indigenous and Non-Indigenous youth. We encourage our youth to be leaders and create an environment that allows them to lead other youth through example of Mino-Bimaadiziwin (live the good life). Services and supports are offered in the following categories; Social Support, Youth in Care, Healthy Eating and Physical Development, Education, Justice, and Preventing Violence.  Eligible youth receive one-to-one support and services, as well as the opportunity to be involved in group activities.

Empowering Our Youth Through:

• Ensuring their involvement with design and delivery of the Friendship Centre programming
• Providing youth with an enthusiasm and awareness of the culture and traditions with their participation
• Enhancing life skill with local and regional support services and peer counseling
• Improving physical health and encourage youth to participate in recreational, social, and healing programming
• Developing positive and healthy relationships between youth and the Indigenous & Non-Indigenous community, their families and the natural environment

Wasa- Nabin Provides

• Individual & Peer Support
• Life Skills Guidance
• Street Wolf Leadership Skills
• A Personalized Plan of Action (for each youth)
• Confidence Building
• Addiction Prevention
• Referrals and one-on-one sessions

Program Address the Following Components

• Provision of Social Support
• Outreach to Youth-in-Care
• Promoting Healthy Eating and Physical Development
• Support of Educational Services
• Justice Intervention
• Support Anti-Violence Techniques