Office phone: 416-963-9963
Fax: 416-963-9573
E-mail: jtaylor@nativewomenscentre.org
Web site: www.nativewomenscentre.org
Address: 191 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 2E5
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Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Sherbourne St-Gerrard St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (
Ward 27)
Officers: June Taylor, Executive Director
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm - some evening and weekend workshops
Languages of service: Cree, English, Ojibway
Eligibility: Women of Aboriginal ancestry or women with children of Aboriginal ancestry - Dawnissog -- at risk youth 16-29 years
How to apply: Drop in or call for appointment
Fees: None
Physical access: Not wheelchair accessible
Service description: Crisis intervention
information and referral advocacy urban orientation community outreach Native Advancement Program -- academic upgrading to grade 12 Women's/Youth Circles -- cultural traditions and crafts, support groups, speakers Dawnissog -- workshops and activities such as cultural teachings, recreation and healthy relationships family violence prevention workshops, holistic approach self empowerment support mother and child drop-in -- birth to 6 years parenting classes parent relief Homelessness Initiatives -- recycled clothing shop assistance finding housing Ojibway classes participates in CAP (Community Access Program) -- free Internet access Community Economic Development programs
Food Bank -- for Aboriginal women and their families
drop in Wednesday 9:30-11:30 identification required including band number and health card (member of Daily Bread Food Bank) emergency supply of milk and diapers
Organization type: Non Profit, Registered Charity
Subjects Academic upgrading; Advocacy; Clothing; Clothing exchanges; Community centres; Counselling; Crisis intervention; Economic development; Family violence; First language literacy programs; Food banks; Housing facilities; Hygiene aids; Information and referral; Internet access; Native peoples; Orientation; Outreach; Parent and child programs; Parenting support; Recreation; Reduced cost services; Women; Young adults; Youth
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET0712
Last complete update: 2006-06-08
Last modification date: 2008-03-31
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