Cultural Services Brandon Friendship Centre (Cultural Services) | Organization | Brandon Friendship Centre |
| Address | 836 Lorne Avenue, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 0T8 |
| Phone | (204) 727-1407 (204) 728-8112 Youth Drop In (204) 729-8115 Brandon Access Exchange Service (204) 728-9041 Kokum’s Little Friends Daycare (204) 571-0670 In A Good Way (204) 729-0788 Aboriginal Head Start (204) 239-5853 Portage Aboriginal Head Start |
| Fax | (204) 726-0902 |
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| Website | www.brandonfriendshipcentre.net |
| Programs |
Prenatal. Youth. Health. Education. Employment. Justice. Parenting. Preschool. Daycare. Housing. Senior. Domestic Violence. |
| Eligibility for Programs |
No cost for the programs but we do sell a membership at a cost of $1.00 for anyone. |
| How to Access the Programs |
Drop by the centre and speak to the receptionist or the program coordinator. |
| Services |
Partners for Careers Provides resume services, interview skills, cover letters, etc. Talk to a counsellor about employment opportunities, training, and education. See employment/educational training for further information. In A Good Way Offers a parenting program for young aboriginal moms and dads. See Child & Family Services for further information. Adult Upgrading Designed to individually meet the needs of any adult who wishes to learn how to read and write to upgrade these skills. Computer assisted learning available. See employment/education training for further information. Kokum’s Little Friends Day Care Provides day care to children. Non-Profit Housing See housing for further information. Bingo Urban Multipurpose Aboriginal Youth Centre (UMAYC) Offers a wide variety of recreational activities that are scheduled seasonally. Monthly calendars are available at the Centre. Youth drop-in is open 7 days per week. Access Exchange Service Provides safe environments and trained personnel to facilitate family visits. Aboriginal Community Wellness Program Provides programs and services for aboriginal people affected by the residential school system either directly or indirectly and this includes counselling, referrals, interviewing, anger management training, facilitating "It's Not Your Fault" program, residential school education, and healing circles. Community Liaison Worker Liaises with other organizations in the region to develop workshops pertaining to all ages. Provides monthly visits with elders in the community. Scout Newsletter Published quarterly and keeps members informed. Parent Child Centre Offers youth aged six to twelve and their parents the opportunity to spend time together in a social atmosphere. The children and their parents learn cooking skills and participate in recreational activities in our youth drop in. The Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP) Offers support to women to help them have healthier pregnancies and connect with other services and supports in their community. Headstart (at 205 College Ave) Aboriginal based pre-school for 3-5 year olds. Cultural Worker Available to provide cross cultural training. FASD Respite Service One Saturday per month. |
| Eligibility for Services |
Each program has different eligibility requirements. |
| How to Access Services |
Telephone or drop in. |
| Costs |
Each program is different but there is usually no cost for our services. |
| Hours |
Brandon Friendship Centre Monday-Friday: 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Youth Drop In Monday–Thursday: 3:30 pm-9:00 pm, Friday: 3:30 pm–11:00 pm, Saturday: 3:00 pm-11:00 pm, Sunday: 1:00 pm-9:00 pm Kokum’s Daycare 6:00 am-6:00 pm |
