Binoojiinh Minoyaawin
Our Purpose
Anishinaabek-centred services for Walpole Island First Nation (WIFN), supporting child safety, family stability and community well being.
Prevention under the Ontario Final Agreement aims to reduce Children’s Aid Society involvement, particularly child removal.
Primary Prevention: Family Wellbeing offers cultural and informational sessions and food boxes. The Food Bank provides short-term support. Cultural Resource Workers support language and cultural programming. Recreation serves all ages
Secondary Prevention: Family Wellness Support Workers help with family plans, parenting skills and cultural knowledge, supporting resiliency and repatriation while reducing Children’s Aid Society involvement. Child and Youth Navigators connect families to counselling and other supports.
Tertiary Prevention: First Nation Representatives participate in consultation, home visits, case planning and court. Customary Care supports recruitment, training, assessment and placements. Legal counsel and administrative staff support WIFN in court matters.
150 Tecumseh Rd.
Walpole Island First Nation
519-627-6072