Multicultural Association of Northwestern Ontario

Multicultural Youth Council


Description
  • A network for youth from all cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds working to promote acceptance, respect and appreciation of diversity
  • Organizes recreational, educational and other social activities to promote healthy lifestyles
  • Holds dances every Fri night from 8pm-12 midnight
  • Offers special programs and activities for children (7-11 yrs) such as summer camps run by volunteers
After-School Program
  • Encourages young people to organize their own activities eg. workshops, dances, games and other fun activities to keep them off the streets at night
Drop-in Multicultural Youth Centre
  • Offers facilities for meetings, workshops, socials, study, tutoring, computer access, and networking
  • Has members and affiliate groups throughout Northwestern Ontario
Revolution Girls Style Program
  • Educates young women about their rights and any issues that affect their well-being
Band of Brothers Program
  • Educates boys and young men about manhood, life skills and social responsibilities
Study Groups
  • Helps students to do well in school
Youth Leadership Development Training Program
  • Teaches youths to plan and organize their own activities
  • Offers reception and orientation for new immigrant and refugee youths who come to Thunder Bay from other countries
  • Provides orientation sessions for Indigenous students from remote communities coming to study in urban centres to help them adapt to city life
  • Offers "Youth Working for Change" that incorporates race relations, safer communities and environmental campaigns
Comments
Multicultural Association of Northwestern Ontario regional board meetings held as needed
Eligibility
Children and youth between 7-25 years of age
Special programs and activities for children 7-11 yrs -- After-School Program, Arts and Crafts, Girl Power for pre-teens
Revolution Girls Style Program: Female youths, aged 11-17
Application Process
Call for information
Documents Required
No documents required
Toll Free
1-800-692-7692 - 1-800-MYC-RMYC
Office
807-622-4666
Fax
807-622-7271
Web Site
https://www.rmyc.info/
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
511 Victoria Ave E
Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 1A8
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Moffat Makuto, Executive Director
Email: [email protected]
Phone: Cell 807-476-4522
Fees
None
Topic(s)
Social Media
Agency Information
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Verified On
December 29, 2025
Address
511 Victoria Ave E
Thunder Bay, ON, P7C 1A8
  • Located at Victoria Ave E in the S ward of the city of Thunder Bay
  • Closest intersection is at Victoria Ave E and May St
  • Situated near Victoriaville Centre near the Victoria Ave entrance

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Accessibility
Not Accessible; entrance at street level
Hours of Operation
Mon
1000 to 1700
Tue
1000 to 1700
Wed
1000 to 1700
Thu
1000 to 1700
Fri
1000 to 1700
Office: Mon-Fri 10 am-5 pm; Programs: 3:30 pm-9 pm
Youth Centre Drop-In: hours extended for study, tutoring, computer use
Dennis Franklin Cromarty After School Study Group: Mon-Fri 4:15 pm-7:15 pm
Weekends: Opened for Youth Council planning meetings, talent nights, Girl Power/Band of Brothers functions and other special events
Meetings: Regional Multicultural Youth Centre officers: Weekly, Sat, 5 pm
Service Area(s)
  • Kenora District
  • Rainy River District
  • Thunder Bay District