Welcome to Tikinagan!

Please be advised, our telephone lines are down in Kasabonika Lake and Wunnumin if you have a concern or need to contact the office, please call us at 807-737-3466.

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ᑲᑲᓇᐁᐧᐣᑕᑯᓯᐊᐧᐨ ᐊᐊᐧᔑᔕᐠ ᒋᐃᐧᒋᐦᐊᑲᓄᐊᐧᐨ ᑎᐯᐣᒋᑫᐃᐧᓇᐣ

Protecting
Children
Helping
Families.

Founded by our Chiefs and Elders, Tikinagan staff live and work in 30 First Nations in Northwestern Ontario. In partnership with these communities, our role is to mentor young parents, support families and protect children.

Our Service ModelOur Communities

💙🩵💙 Blue Monday 💙Some days may feel heavier, and that’s okay. You don’t have to face those feelings alone. Just like the rivers, trees, and land around us, our strength comes from staying connected. You're never alone! Support is always here.If today feels heavy, it’s okay to:• Take a break and breathe 🌿• Talk to someone you trust 💬• Reach out for help — support is available 24/7📞 Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868📞 NAN Hope: 1-844-NAN-HOPE (1-844-626-4673) ... See MoreSee Less
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Every time our youth get up to speak, their voice gets a little louder and their reach goes a little further! Well done, Noodawishinaam Oshkiniigiwag (Hear Us Youth)! ... See MoreSee Less
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Today Tikinagan staff worked with our First Nations in breakout groups to hear their thoughts and ideas as we start planning the first steps towards the work involved with the Ontario Final Agreement. ... See MoreSee Less
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ᐃᒪ ᐃᐧᒋᐦᐃᑯᐃᐧᓇᐣ ᐊᔭᐊᐧᐣ ᑕᔑᑫᐃᐧᓂᐠ

The Answers Lie Within The Communities

Working together to support our children, youth, families, and communities.

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Youth Team Spotlight

Hear Us Youth, Join Us Youth

Did you know Tikinagan has a youth team? Learn more about the team and how you can join!

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Youth Spotlight

A Blue Jays Experience

Tikinagan youth were given the VIP treatment at a Toronto Blue Jays game to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

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Careers Empowering Communities

To find out more about our current vacancies, please see the link below for Current Career Opportunities.

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Children and Youth in Care Day

Kasiah

Children and Youth in Care Day is a time for us to acknowledge the contributions of current and former youth in care, celebrate their resilience in the face of adversity, and show that they have support and allies in their community.

Youth Spotlight

Charessa

Along with her Foster Parent Jen, Charessa, a youth from Mishkeegogamang First Nation, shares her journey into acting.

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Charlie

A Tikinagan 2SLGBTQ+ Story

Charlie Wabano is from Fort Hope, ON. He is a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. As a youth Charlie was placed in Tikinagan care where he met Rhonda Konrad.

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