Weechi'ittewin Family Services

06/13/2026

Weechi-it-te-win Family Services was honoured that Maango-Inini and his Singers were an Invited Drum at the JW Walker School Pow Wow, hosted by Mitaanjigamiing First Nation on their beautiful Pow Wow grounds.

It was great to see the students dancing and celebrating Anishinaabe culture to the songs shared by the drums and their singers.

The 39th Annual Mitaanjigamiing First Nation Pow Wow is taking place all weekend, June 12–14. Everyone is welcome to attend and please see the attached poster for more information.

Miigwech to everyone who helped make this day possible!

06/11/2026

We have a few spots open!

Youth aged 15 to 24 who would like to attend please contact Shannon. (Info below)

06/11/2026

Weechi-it-te-win Family Services was proud to attend the 2nd Annual Skills for Success Summit at Fort Frances High School today.

It was great to connect with students from across Treaty 3 South, share information about the programs and services we offer, and discuss career opportunities in our organization and communities. Events like this help empower youth to explore their future paths, build skills, and make informed decisions about education and employment.

Miigwech to the organizers, educators, community partners, and students who made this event such a success!

06/11/2026

Chi-Miigwech to everyone that participated in the Speech and Language challenges during the month of May!

It was wonderful seeing all the pictures of families spending time together and having fun!

All participants were entered into the final draw. The lucky winner is Chelsea Smith 🎉

Your prize can be picked up from the Developmental Support Services office at 281 Second Street East.

06/08/2026

Come on down to the Inter-Agency Pride event taking place until 6pm on the 52 Rink at the Memorial Sports Centre.

Our Developmental Support Services and Clinical teams have booths set up and look forward to seeing you! 🌈

06/08/2026

Taking place today!

The Youth in Transition-Housing Support Program is inviting Youth aged 15-24 to an online Tenant Training with the Canadian Centre for Housing Rights.

This online training is one hour in duration, and will begin promptly at 2pm on Monday, June 8th, 2026, at our training room located at 281 Second St. East in Fort Frances. Come on out and join us this upcoming P.D Day and learn about your rights as a Tenant, whether you have lived on your own, are preparing to live on your own, or will be heading off to school this Fall. Topics in this training include rent increases, maintenance issues, guests, privacy, and other important concerns first-time renters may run into.

To register, please contact Whitney at:
Phone: 807-2743201 ext. 2111
Email: [email protected]

Honorariums will be provided for registered participants.

06/05/2026

Weechi-it-te-win Family Services, along with our Drum, Maango-Inini and his Singers, were honoured to attend the Pow Wows as an invited drum at St. Mary School and Fort Frances High School this week.

It was great to see the youth dancing to the songs sung by the Singers and celebrating Anishinaabe culture with pride.

Miigwech to everyone who helped make these special cultural events possible!

06/05/2026

06/04/2026

This Friday, June 5th at 12pm noon the Town of Fort Frances will be raising the Pride Flag, along with Mayor Hallikas making a proclamation, in honour of June being Pride Month.

Thank you to the following organizations for partnering in this flag raising:
• Giishkaandago’Ikwe Health Services
• Agency One Cultural
• Canadian Mental Health Association
• OPP – Mobile Crisis Response Team
• Rainy River District School Board
• Weechi-it-te-win Family Services
• Northwestern Ontario Metis Child & Family Services
• Seven Generations Educational Institute
• United Native Friendship Centre
• Treaty Three Police Servcies – Maanaji’iwin Project

These organizations also have planned a Mini Parade and event taking place Monday, June 8th from 2-6pm at Memorial Sports Centre. Make sure to check it out!