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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR2592 | Last Full Update: 18 Feb 2020 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CV19 ; HT1 ; HT2 ; Minwaashin Lodge Indigenous Women's Support Centre ; OCR |
| Former Name | Minwaashin Lodge - Aboriginal Women's Support Centre |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Vanier Pkwy and Conventry Rd |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free parking |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 (30 Mar 2020): Due to COVID19, programming at Lola St location is suspended until further notice. Shelter services, Housing First services and STORM outreach services are still available. See Facebook Page for latest updates. Services and programs for First Nations, Inuit and Métis women, children, youth, elders and families Shelter for abused women and their children Counselling: general * family * sexual abuse * addictions Sacred Child program: child care for clients accessing programs and services * respite care Healing circles * cultural / spiritual teachings * 50 years and over grandmothers groups * youth programs * visiting elders * employment training * employment counselling * advocacy and referral * hospital visits * art therapy * crafts and workshops * accompaniment and support to legal proceedings and other appointments |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa |
| Eligibility | First Nations, Inuit and Métis women and children, but all women and children are welcome * Counselling, Culture Program and Employment Readiness Program: 16 years and over * Sacred Child Program: 0-6 years * Youth Program: 7-18 years * Employment Counselling: 15 years and older * Art Therapy: 5-15 years |
| Application | Registration required * Housing First Case Managers available at Oshki Kizis Lodge 613-789-6876 Respite care: must be registered with a program and make arrangements 24 hours in advance |
| Languages | English ; French - Limited ; Some First Nations languages |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Arts and Crafts Instruction ~ Indigenous Communities ~ Women ; Crime Victim Accompaniment Services ~ Indigenous Communities ~ Women ; Drop In Child Care ~ Indigenous Communities ~ Women ; Family Counselling ~ Indigenous Communities ~ Women ; Friendly Outreach Programs ~ Indigenous Communities ~ Women ; General Counselling Services ~ Indigenous Communities ~ Women ; Indigenous Employment Programs ~ Women ; Issue Advocacy ~ Indigenous Communities ~ Women ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Indigenous Peoples Issues ; Spouse/Intimate Partner Abuse Counselling ~ Indigenous Communities ~ Women ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Indigenous Communities ~ Women ; Traditional Indigenous Healing ; Youth Enrichment Programs ~ Indigenous Communities ~ Women |
| Waiting List | No |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-741-5590 |
| Crisis Phone | 24 hours 613-789-1141 |
| Fax | 613-748-8311 |
| info@minlodge.com | |
| Website | www.minlodge.com |
| Social Media |    |
| Primary Contact | Ida Kakekagumick, IT Systems Maintenance / Reception; Phone: 613-741-5590 ext 221; Email: ikakekagumick@minlodge.com |
| Alternate Contact | Paulette John, Executive Assistant; Phone: 613-741-5590 ext 257; Email: easupport@minlodge.com |
| Primary Executive | Mary Daoust, Executive Director; Phone: 613-741-5590 ext 228 |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 1991 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Provincial - Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services ; Federal - Human Resources and Skills Development Canada * Health Canada ; Grants - Ontario Women's Directorate ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 136843026 RR0001 ; United Way ; Foundation - Community Foundation of Ottawa * Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres * Ontario Trillium Foundation * Kagita Mikam * Status of Women * Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada * Family Services Ottawa ; Heritage Fund of Ottawa, Accenture Inc., Canadian Women's Foundation - Winners, HomeSense, Rogers Media |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Pamphlets |
| Resources | Website * videos |
| Accreditation | No * Staff certified by their respective professional associations. |