Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre

Katkwenyes Literacy

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Record #: NIA5813 Last Modified: 29 Apr 2013 Last Full Update: 02 May 2012
Description & Services
Areas ServedCrystal Beach ; Fort Erie ; Niagara Falls ; Stevensville
DescriptionLiteracy, numeracy and essential skills services that help learners transition to their goals of employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education or independence * specialized services available to Aboriginal community

The Centre also offers ACE and adult alternative highschool (Courage to Soar) on site with some preference given to Katkwenyes graduates. Other learning opportunities as needed. Child care and transportation costs available to those who qualify. Small group classes, beginner level computer classes, culturally related classes encouraging independence through literacy training
HoursMon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
DatesAll year
EligibilityOntario residents 19 years and older whose literacy and basic skills are assessed as being less than end of Level 3 of the International Adult Literacy and Skills Survey (IALSS) or the Ontario Adult Literacy Curriculum Framework (OALCF), and who are proficient enough in speaking and listening to benefit fully from the language of LBS instruction (English or French)

Native/Non-Native, Speak English; possible exceptions for 16 year olds out of school.
LanguagesEnglish
ApplicationCall to arrange interview or drop in
FeesNone
Contact Information
Address & Map
796 Buffalo Rd
Fort Erie, ON L2A 5H2
 
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Located In CommunityFort Erie
IntersectionBuffalo Rd, south of Garrison Rd
Office Phone905-871-8931 ext 222
After Hours PhoneAnswering Machine
Fax905-871-9655
Websitewww.fenfc.org
Primary ContactArdina Fidler, Literacy
Alternate ContactCindilee Ecker-Flagg, Education Administration Liaison
Primary ExecutiveJackie Poulin, Executive Director
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Other Details
Service Level(50) Non Profit ; (51) Non Profit Charity
Established1999
ElectionsSep
FundingProvincial - Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities ; Fundraising
Subjects
SubjectsAcademic upgrading ; Adult education ; Information and referral ; Literacy ; Literacy instruction ; Native peoples
Broader TermsAcademic upgrading ; Cultural communities ; Education ; Educational programs ; Instructional programs