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• Provides a community Youth Centre
• Offers a Youth Council to promote the youth in the community, act as a voice for the youth, improve communication amongst the youth and serve as a link between the youth and the government of the community
• Coordinates regular activities and events for the youth
• Encourages attendance at area youth workshops and conferences

Activities and services can include:

• Games of all kinds
• Golf tournaments
• Movies (indoor and outdoor)
• Pool tables
• Sports events such as hockey
• Televisions
• Various musical instruments for use

Responsible for planning, developing and implementing all social, recreational and special events for children and youth of the community

• Provides various after-school activities such as arts and crafts, video game nights, movie nights and sports events
• Organizes and supervises various outdoor activities for youth during summer months such as baseball, basketball, soccer, dodgeball and frisbee
• Maintains a job board with current listings of available employment

Responsible for planning, developing and implementing all social, recreational and special events for members of the community

Youth Program

• Promotes physical fitness and participation by providing gym and sports nights
• Offers game and tournament nights at the recreation centre
• Offers workshops and group discussion sessions on various topics such as bullying, sex, drugs and alcohol; provides treats and refreshments
• Plans extra curricular activities outside the community such as bowling, skating and sliding events
• Hosts movie nights with pizza and pop

COVID-19 Response
Due to the pandemic, all in-person programming at The Door Youth Centre has been suspended until further notice. Online and virtual programs are available by checking the website.

Regular Service:
Youth centre provides drop-in services, structured activities, service programs at the centre and local schools, and fun activities and events for teenagers. Equipped with pool tables, ping pong, card tables, music, snack bar, fooseball and table hockey. Coffee house-style events with live music. Kidmax Summer Day Camp. Christmas stocking program for teens.

Promotes awareness of youth issues and provides programs and services to enhance the lives of community's youth

• Oversees a youth centre located in the upstairs of the Sports Complex
• Provides teachings, ceremonies and understanding of Anishnabek culture
• Organizes various sports events and opportunities such as basketball skills development and volleyball nights
• Coordinates movie nights, craft sessions and youth dinners
• Teaches classes for regalia making, traditional dance and explains the cultural meaning of both
• Provides presentations and workshops including but not limited to Bullying Awareness, Dangers of Smoking, Teenage Pregnancy and Safe Sex Education
• Supervises trips for youth to attend events out-of-town

Responsible for planning, developing and implementing social, recreational and special events for community members with a focus on youth through the Brighter Futures Program

Provides regular workshops and daily activities in the following areas:

• Cultural Awareness
• Health and Wellness
• Mental Health and Awareness
• Recreation and Leisure

Activities may include:

• Birthday socials (monthly)
• Board game nights
• Bowling nights, swimming programs and fitness clubs
• Family indoor rock climbing

Operates a drop-in centre for community youth and seniors

• Provides social, recreational, and therapeutic activities for older adults and adults with disabilities in a group setting during the day
• Serves as respite for family caregivers
• Provides escort and transportation to other First Nation communities to attend elders functions
• Coordinates a Meals on Wheels program for Mnaamodzawin Health Services
• Hosts activities and events for youth
• Includes a large kitchen and living room area

Activities can include:

• Coffee and socialization
• Craft making
• Exercise programs on individual basis
• Group exercise programs such as urban poling and VON Canada Smart Program Exercises
• Lunch & Learn sessions on monthly basis with a variety of topics and presenters
• Television viewing with others

• Offers services and support to promote the youth in the community
• Acts as a voice for the youth and endeavours to improve communication amongst the youth
• Serves as a link between the youth and the government of the community
• Supports youth in planning and leading community events
• Coordinates regular activities and events for the children and youth of the community, often at the Shawanosowe School gym and the Seven Fires Youth & Elders Centre
• Encourages attendance at area youth workshops and conferences
• Plans and supervises Right To Play Fun nights for younger children and Right To Play Program activities for youth

Activities and services can include but are not limited to:

• Craft making sessions
• Games
• Movie nights
• Outdoor winter/summer events such as Shiver Fest
• Sports/recreation events such as basketball and hockey
• Skating Nights
• Youth drop-in nights

Provides a safe, non-judgemental environment offering a variety of supervised activities for young people assisting them in creating positive friendships and growing up healthy

Offers the following opportunities, but is not limited to:

• Chat time
• Educational workshops
• Guest presentations on current issues
• Homework assistance
• Internet access
• Movie nights
• Peer mentoring
• Sports
• Video games

The program also connects youth with the local community encouraging volunteerism to make a difference in the neighbourhood

Closed due to covid-19

Provides a variety of supervised programming for youth, including:

• Electronic games (Wii, X-Box 360)
• Pool, foozball, ping-pong, Bingo and table games
• Computer access and help with homework and resume development
• Thematic presentations
• Special events such as holiday celebrations