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Program:	Child and Family Services

Organizations:	Animakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation Animakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation - Main Band Office - Regina Bay

Phone Numbers:	807-226-5353

Fax:	807-226-1164


Website:	www.animakeewazhing37.com/

Address:	PO Box 267 Kenora, ON P0X 1N0

Street Address:	Regina Bay Band Office Northwest Angle 37 First Nation

Location:	Serves as the main office for Animakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation Regina Bay community is on the E side of Lake of the Woods approx 60 mi SE of Kenora off Hwy 71 Animakee Wa Zhing #37 consists of 2 main communities: Regina Bay, t

Accessibility:	Not Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:	Mon-Thu 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm

Contacts:	Sharon Kavanaugh - Senior Prevention Worker 807-226-5353 Ext 1016 * sharon.kavanaugh@aafs.ca

Service Description:	Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Animakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation Tribal Council: Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council (AKRC) Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3) Treaty #3 Delivers child care and protection services and family support services to community members Administers services for Anishinaabe Abinoojii Family Services, a mandated Native Child Welfare Agency in Kenora Partners with community police officers and local nursing staff to identify and support troubled families Customary Care (Foster Care) Coordinates foster care child placement in the following order of priority: With immediate or extended family members in the community With other community members With extended family outside the community With a family in another Native community With a non-Aboriginal family as a last consideration Prevention Services Teaches parenting skills and assisting children through difficult times Develops and administers healthy social and recreational programs for families Hosts community forums to address issues such as problematic substance use in youth, inadequate housing, schooling problems and after school activities Organizes elders meetings that address traditional child rearing methods Provides information sessions about understanding substance dependency and resulting family violence, and overcoming oppression by understanding cultural realities Provides referrals to other programs and supports

Fees:	None

Application:	Intake assessment required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of Animakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation (Northwest Angle 37) Children 18 years of age and younger in need of care and their families

Languages:	English

This information was last completely updated on: 5-27-2025

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