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Dilico Anishinabek Family Care
TypeOrganization
Founded1986

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care is an organization that provides child and family services.[1]

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  • January 2014: The agency leases office space from Red Rock Indian Band at the former Heath Park School in Thunder Bay. It also operates out of a former Elks Hall in Nipigon provided by the First Nation since 2008.[2]
  • July 2014: Sandra Cornell held several positions at this organization, including Community Health Nurse, Community Health Manager and Health Director.[3]
  • September 2014: The organization employs community health nurses like Suzanne Fitzpatrick.[4]
  • June 2015: Christopher Mushquash provides assessment, treatment, and consultation for children and adults at this organization.[5]
  • July 2015: The agency employs Charlene Tyance, who was recognized for her cultural contributions to client well-being in 2015. The organization's executive director is Darcia Borg.[6]
  • September 2015: The agency leased professional office space within the new Professional Business Complex at Red Rock Indian Band in 2015.[7]
  • September 2015: The agency opened a new downtown Thunder Bay office on August 18, 2015, to improve access to health, mental health, and child welfare services. It partnered with Red Rock Indian Band to establish the site, which focuses on providing culturally appropriate aftercare and youth outreach. The organisation's board includes representatives from 13 First Nations, including Michipicoten First Nation, Long Lake #58 First Nation, and Fort William First Nation.[8]
  • February 2016: This agency is working to implement culturally appropriate child welfare models. The organization follows a customary care model to keep children with family or extended family rather than using crown wardship or adoption. Executive Director Darcia Borg welcomed a human rights ruling regarding the underfunding of Indigenous child services.[9]
  • March 2016: The agency was created following a 1994 resolution passed by several Chiefs, including Sidney Abraham.[10]
  • June 2016: The agency hosted the Wiichitiwin Conference in Thunder Bay from May 31 to June 1, 2016. The organization is shifting its focus toward prevention planning and addressing the root causes of health and social issues. It serves communities including Biigtigong Nishnaabeg, Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek, Fort William First Nation, Long Lake #58 First Nation, Michipicoten, Pic Mobert, Pays Plat First Nation and Red Rock Indian Band.[11]
  • September 2016: The organization was recognized for its work in protecting future generations.[12]
  • February 2017: The organization is hiring two Indigenous midwives to work at the Dilico Family Health Team Clinic in Fort William. The new midwifery services at the clinic aim to support up to 30 Indigenous women and their children over a three-year period.[13]
  • April 2017: The agency founded the Mazinaajim Children's Foundation in 2009 to support the needs of children in northwestern Ontario.[14]
  • October 2017: The agency co-launched the #ISeeYou Project in October 2017 to encourage community members to report child abuse and neglect. Its service area extends from Michipicoten in the east to Fort William in the west and north to Long Lake #58 First Nation. The organization operates Kokum's Place, a holistic healing site located in the Limbrick Place neighbourhood of Thunder Bay.[15]
  • November 2017: The agency employs Christopher Mushquash as a clinical psychologist. It collaborates with Christopher Mushquash to help improve services for children and families in the region.[16]
  • February 2018: The agency hosted the Empowering and Promoting Healthy First Nation Communities conference in February 2018. The organisation provides services to 13 communities, including Fort William First Nation, Long Lake #58 First Nation, and Biigtigong Nishnaabeg. Staff members shared insights on traditional family roles and mental health interventions during the 2018 event.[17]
  • May 2018: The agency founded the Mazinaajim Children's Foundation in 2009. Executive director Darcia Borg stated the foundation's funds help children access opportunities like music lessons and tuition assistance.[18]
  • May 2018: Natalie Paavola serves as the director of health for this organization.[19]
  • June 2018: The organization received a 29-foot U-Haul truckload of donated items, including clothing, bicycles, and wheelchairs. The delivery was intended to reach people in the city, Fort William First Nation, and neighbouring communities.[20]
  • July 2018: The agency opened the Abiinojiishiik-amino-yawook EarlyON Child and Family Centre to provide safe gathering spaces for Indigenous people in Thunder Bay. It partnered with provincial and municipal bodies to create the new early years programming.[21]
  • October 2018: Staff members from the agency, including Christopher Mushquash and Lisa Bishop, provided presentations at a 2018 health forum. The agency employs specialists who integrate cultural concepts with psychological and medical care.[22]
  • November 2018: Christopher Mushquash works as a clinical psychologist at this organization.[23]
  • December 2018: The organization presented the 2018 Step Up Hero Awards in partnership with the Children's Aid Society of the District of Thunder Bay.[24]
  • December 2018: The organization held its 10th Annual Christmas Wish Campaign in 2018, filling about 900 gift bags for children in Thunder Bay and the Northern Superior Region. The agency has distributed approximately 5,000 Christmas Wish bags over a ten-year period as of December 2018.[25]
  • March 2019: The organization partnered with researchers to develop a child mental well-being tool relevant to the 13 First Nation communities it serves in the Lake Nipigon and Lake Superior area. Its leadership and staff were recognized with the Indigenous Partnership Research Award at Lakehead University in 2019.[26]
  • April 2019: The agency received a donation of about $24,720 from Matt Murray to support recreational, educational, cultural and leadership opportunities for Anishinabek children and families. It established the Mazinaajim Children's Foundation in 2009 as an Anishinabek-led registered charity.[27]
  • May 2019: The agency established the Mazinaajim Children's Foundation in 2009.[28]
  • September 2019: The organization is collaborating with Christopher Mushquash to develop a group intervention strategy for First Nations children and youth. Its role in the research is to meet the clinical needs of the service population while honouring Anishinabek beliefs, spirituality, and community relations.[29]
  • December 2019: The agency launched the Join Our Family campaign in Thunder Bay on November 8, 2019, to recruit more foster parents. The organization provides ongoing support to foster parents and children to ensure their specific needs are met. The agency emphasizes the importance of bringing children back to their communities and ensuring they are cared for by their own people.[30]
  • December 2019: The agency organized the 11th annual Dilico Christmas Wish Bag Campaign in 2019 to support children in need. Staff members identified the specific needs and wishes of children through direct meetings with families. The organization expressed gratitude to the Thunder Bay community for surpassing the goal of 1,000 gift bags.[31]
  • February 2020: The agency employs Lisa Bishop, who presented on the topic of Indigenous midwifery at a health forum in Thunder Bay.[32]
  • February 2020: The agency provides services to Indigenous families across a region ranging from Fort William First Nation to Michipicoten and north to Long Lake #58 First Nation. It employs Lisa Bishop as a registered midwife and Suzanne Fitzpatrick as a midwife apprentice. The organization aims to train more midwives from its member communities so they can provide local healthcare services.[33]
  • May 2020: As of May 2020, this agency continued providing child welfare, health, and mental health services through virtual visits and 24-hour emergency support. The organisation distributed laptops to families to facilitate communication and provided COVID-19 testing kits to First Nation communities. The agency serves Anishinabek people across 13 First Nations within the Northern Superior Region.[34]
  • May 2020: The organization's health director advocated for continued education and enforcement of social distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.[35]
  • July 2020: The agency has partnered with Christopher Mushquash for nine years as of July 2020 on clinical work and research projects. The organization collaborates on developing wellness measures from a cultural perspective for young people.[36]
  • October 2020: Yolanda Wanakamik worked at this agency as an Integrated Policy Officer prior to joining the Northern Ontario School of Medicine. The agency focuses on the health and wellbeing of Anishinaabe children, families, and elders.[37]
  • November 2020: The agency organized the 11th annual Step Up campaign in 2020 to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization sold purple masks to support the Mazinaajim Children's Foundation. The organization provides wraparound supports and services aimed at keeping families together.[38]
  • November 2020: The agency collaborated with Fort William First Nation to open a new Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinic on November 2, 2020. The organization provides a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, and traditional healing to address addiction issues.[39]
  • November 2020: The agency operates the Stop Now and Plan program to assist children with behavioral challenges and their families. As of November 2020, the organization transitioned its services to a virtual format to maintain support for clients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency's program was honored with an Outstanding Community Project award from the city of Thunder Bay in 2020.[40]
  • December 2020: The agency launched its 12th annual Christmas Wish campaign on November 18, 2020, to support children and youth in need. Since the program began in 2008, the organization has distributed more than 6,000 gift bags to children. The organization modified its donation process in 2020 to ensure safety during the COVID-19 pandemic.[41]
  • December 2020: The organization unveiled a new logo on November 27, 2020, to educate youth about the traditional uses of tobacco. It operates the Mikinaak Customary Care Service Model, which focuses on culturally based safety and well-being for children. The agency hosted a knowledge exchange program in its intensive treatment school-based program gym in Thunder Bay.[42]
  • December 2020: The agency unveiled a new logo on November 27, 2020, that focuses on the traditional use of sacred tobacco. The organization provides services to Thunder Bay and eight Northern Superior Region communities. The agency's gym hosted a new floor hockey program where the new logo was installed and featured on team jerseys.[43]
  • December 2020: The agency tested approximately 80 residents of Fort William First Nation for COVID-19 by early December 2020. Staff conducted a drive-thru testing event on December 4, 2020. The organization provides health services for eight Northern Superior Region communities.[44]
  • February 2021: The agency is partnering with Lakehead University to pilot a new mobile application service for youth. It intends to use the JoyPop app to reach First Nations youth who may have difficulty attending in-person office appointments. As of February 2021, the organization aims to promote resilience and coping skills for its clients during the COVID-19 pandemic.[45]
  • February 2021: The agency partnered with Fort William First Nation to coordinate and deliver COVID-19 vaccination clinics in February 2021. Staff from the organization worked to plan the rollout as quickly as vaccine supplies were made available to the region.[46]
  • May 2021: Nurses from this agency provided 10,000 COVID-19 vaccinations to Indigenous people in 12 First Nations and urban communities in Northwestern Ontario. The agency collaborated with local First Nation governments and health units to coordinate vaccination clinics starting in late February 2021. It partnered with the Ontario Native Women's Association to deliver vaccines to the urban Indigenous population.[47]
  • September 2021: The organization supports a youth council that represents 13 communities, including Fort William First Nation and Biigtigong Nishnaabeg. Its youth council organized a series of virtual events in September 2021 featuring cultural activities like drum making and painting.[48]
  • October 2021: The agency hosted a virtual youth gathering on October 13, 2021, as part of its annual Step Up campaign. It launched the campaign in 2009 to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The organization worked through the Laidlaw Foundation to encourage physical and mental well-being for youth.[49]
  • November 2021: The agency launched its 13th annual Christmas Wish campaign on November 15, 2021. It operates the Abiinojiishiik Amino Yawook Early ON Centre where the holiday campaign was officially started. The organization aimed to provide gift bags to at least 700 children and youth in 2021.[50]
  • January 2022: The agency employs Yvonne Banning and Agnes Rissanen as community health nurses. Staff from this organization traveled extensively to administer vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic.[51]
  • April 2022: The organization held gatherings for its Elders Committee and Youth Council in Thunder Bay on March 29 and 30, 2022. The March 2022 event was the first in-person meeting for the Elders Committee since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization worked with Turtle Concepts to provide confidence training and spirit-refreshing activities for its representatives.[52]
  • May 2022: The organization collaborated with the Mazinaajim Children's Foundation to host the Dare to Dream Day event in May 2022. More than 80 staff members from the agency volunteered to organize activities and dress as superheroes for the community gathering. The agency has organized events for Children's Mental Health Week for over a decade to promote family wellness.[53]
  • October 2022: The organization co-organized the Honouring Our Children Reconciliation Run in Thunder Bay on September 30, 2022. Staff and volunteers from the agency managed the event setup and coordination at dawn. The agency aimed to provide a community opportunity to participate in reconciliation and support Indigenous youth.[54]
  • November 2022: The agency's Director of Health, Natalie Paavola, participated in a health transformation working group meeting in October 2022.[55]
  • December 2022: The organization launched its annual Christmas Wish campaign on November 17, 2022, at the Creekside Nursery and Garden Centre in Thunder Bay. It aims to fill 800 gift bags for babies, children, and youth to ensure they experience joy during the holiday season. The organization released a book titled How I Found My Voice which can be included in the campaign gift bags.[56]
  • December 2022: The agency is building 10 transitional housing units in Thunder Bay for youth experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The project is supported by approximately $400,000 in provincial funding provided through the District of Thunder Bay Social Services Administration Board. Residents will have access to substance-free accommodations and support services for long-term treatment and independent living skills.[57]
  • April 2023: As of April 2023, Christopher Mushquash works as a psychologist for this organization.[58]
  • May 2023: The Anishinabek Nation Health Transformation Team began discussions with this organization regarding how health transformation may interrelate with Ontario Health Teams.[59]
  • May 2023: The agency co-hosted the fifth annual Dare to Dream Day on May 2, 2023, to provide a barrier-free celebration for families in Thunder Bay. As of May 2023, the organization's children's mental health manager is Michelle Kellar.[60]
  • October 2023: The agency launched the 2023 Step Up campaign on October 6 to encourage community members to support children and families. It organized Brewtiful Connections Coffee events at local shops to provide information and address misconceptions about foster parenting. The organization recognized Wendy Landry for her family's commitment to being foster parents for more than 25 years.[61]
  • November 2023: Staff from the agency provided instruction on how to use Naloxone nasal sprays to reverse drug overdoses. The organisation partnered with Fort William First Nation to facilitate a community sweat lodge and a sacred fire. The agency is collaborating on an aftercare support program starting in December 2023 at the Fort William First Nation Community Centre.[62]
  • November 2023: The organization's director of health and wellness, Natalie Paavola, helped lead the Noojmawing Sookatagaing Ontario Health Team event.[63]
  • July 2024: This organization is a partner in the ACCESS Open Minds Indigenous Youth Mental Health and Wellness Network project.[64]
  • September 2024: The organization utilizes the services of John Belanger to conduct traditional bow making workshops.[65]
  • November 2024: Michele Solomon worked at this agency's treatment centre for a significant portion of her career. Chris Mushquash serves as a clinical psychologist for the organisation. The agency's treatment centre was developed with significant involvement from Rochelle Johnson.[66]
  • November 2024: The agency launched its 16th annual Christmas Wish campaign on November 14, 2024, at Goods and Co. in Thunder Bay. It aims to fill 800 gift bags for children across the Thunder Bay District and 13 First Nations communities. The organization is challenging local businesses to commit to filling 10 gift bags each as part of the 2024 initiative.[67]
  • November 2024: The agency hosted the 2024 Step Up Kids Awards on November 15, 2024, to honour ten exceptional children. The ceremony took place during a pow wow held at the Fort William First Nation Community Centre. The organization aims to build confidence in youth by recognizing their kindness, leadership, and initiative within the Thunder Bay District.[68]
  • April 2025: Participants in the Long Lake 58 First Nation detox program were scheduled to spend 10 days at this agency following their initial hotel stay.[69]
  • April 2025: The agency is a partner in an Indigenous-led research team developing a bundle of dementia assessment tools. It works alongside academic researchers to ensure brain health tools are culturally safe and trauma-informed.[70]
  • June 2025: The organization was established in 1986 by the leaders of 13 founding First Nations. It provides child welfare, mental health and addictions services, and primary health care. The agency operates an Indigenous-led midwifery program that provides mobile services to clients in the community and region.[71]
  • September 2025: The organization is a local partner in the national network to support Indigenous youth mental health. It is located in Fort William First Nation.[72]
  • October 2025: The organization's Sage Healing and Wellness Lodge group participated in the 2025 Recovery Day at Fort William First Nation.[73]
  • October 2025: The agency launched the 2025 Step Up campaign at the Co.Lab Gallery in Thunder Bay on October 3. As of October 2025, it has led this initiative for over 15 years to promote child empowerment and prevent child abuse. The organization will host the Step Up Kids Awards during the Dilico Community Pow Wow on November 14.[74]
  • November 2025: Chris Mushquash serves as a clinical psychologist for this organization.[75]
  • November 2025: The agency partnered with The Children's Aid Society of the District of Thunder Bay to launch the 2025 Christmas Wish Campaign. The organization provides services to 13 First Nations and manages the distribution of holiday gift bags to children in its circle of care. The agency's offices on Anemki Drive and Court Street serve as pick-up and drop-off locations for the holiday program.[76]
  • November 2025: The agency presented the Step Up Kids Awards to ten recipients on November 14, 2025. The organization celebrated the awards ceremony during the Gakina Maamawedaa 7th Annual Pow Wow at Fort William First Nation.[77]
  • December 2025: The agency partnered with The Children's Aid Society of the District of Thunder Bay for the 2025 Christmas Wish Campaign. Staff and volunteers from the organisation deliver customized gift bags to children and youth throughout the Thunder Bay District. The organisation has hosted the Christmas Wish campaign for 17 years as of 2025. More than 11,200 gift bags have been delivered through the agency's campaign since 2008.[78]
  • December 2025: The agency provides Traditional Medicine Walk-In Clinics at its offices on Court Street and Anemki Place. The organization aims to use a two-eyed seeing approach that combines Western medical care with traditional Indigenous healing practices. Health services are delivered through a holistic model intended to support physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health.[79]
  • January 2026: The agency held a Winter Roadside Safety and Life Skills workshop at its Court St. office in Thunder Bay on January 13, 2026. Staff members are provided with satellite phones and roadside safety kits for travel to areas without cell service. The organization's Life Skills program serves 13 affiliated First Nations and various live-in programs.[80]
  • March 2026: The agency conducted a study to look at building adverse childhood experience measurement into general child welfare practices. Chris Mushquash serves as a clinical psychologist for the organization.[81]
  • April 2026: The agency hosted the Strength Within YOUth gathering on March 31, 2026, to provide anti-human trafficking awareness for youth aged 12 to 17. The organization operates the Ojichaagwan Ani-Mino Aya program, which includes a six-bed live-in facility for youth at risk of or experiencing exploitation. The agency provides both clinical and cultural healing approaches, including land-based counselling and aftercare for youth returning to their communities.[82]
  • April 2026: The agency co-presented a workshop on medicine pouch making and teachings at Fort William First Nation in April 2026. Staff from the organization prepared 50 craft kits for youth to learn about the four medicines. The organization collaborates with Fort William First Nation to incorporate culture into community programming.[83]
  • June 2026: The agency received $200,000 from the provincial government to support its Rapid Access Addiction Medicine program. It operates clinics in Fort William, Thunder Bay, and Longlac in partnership with several local health organizations. The organization provides team-based support including primary care, nursing, counselling, and cultural services for individuals addressing substance use.[84]
  • August 2026: The agency celebrated its 40th anniversary during an annual general meeting held on July 22, 2026. The organization was established by communities to provide services based on their own knowledge and ways of being. A planned anniversary gala was delayed because the intended venue was being used to house forest fire evacuees.[85]
  • August 2026: The agency partnered with Lakehead University to ensure the Help in Hand initiative meets the specific needs of local First Nations. It provides an Indigenous perspective to the research to help adapt mental health tools for youth and their families.[86]
  • October 2026: The organization celebrated its 40th anniversary with a gala on September 25, 2026, at the Superior Inn in Thunder Bay. The agency provides mental health, addiction, and cultural services rooted in the unique traditions of the communities it serves. Proceeds from its anniversary event were redirected to support communities in Northwestern Ontario impacted by summer wildfires.[1]

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  76. ↑ "Dilico Anishinabek Family Care launches the 2025 Christmas Wish Campaign", Anishinabek News, 24 November 2025 (archived copy; original article).
  77. ↑ "Dilico Anishinabek Family Care celebrates Step Up Kids Awards recipients", Anishinabek News, 26 November 2025 (archived copy; original article).
  78. ↑ "Community comes together to fulfill 1,200 wishes this Christmas", Anishinabek News, 11 December 2025 (archived copy; original article).
  79. ↑ "Dilico Anishinabek Family Care facilitates access to traditional medicine", Anishinabek News, 18 December 2025 (archived copy; original article).
  80. ↑ "Dilico Anishinabek Family Care helps community members get winter roadside safe", Anishinabek News, 20 January 2026 (archived copy; original article).
  81. ↑ "Distinguished Anishinaabe researcher talks adverse childhood experiences", Anishinabek News, 17 March 2026 (archived copy; original article).
  82. ↑ "Dilico Anishinabek Family Care gathering empowers young participants with knowledge and strength", Anishinabek News, 14 April 2026 (archived copy; original article).
  83. ↑ "Teaching youth through medicine pouch making", Anishinabek News, 23 April 2026 (archived copy; original article).
  84. ↑ "Dilico Anishinabek Family Care Rapid Access Addiction Medicine sees provincial government investment", Anishinabek News, 5 June 2026 (archived copy; original article).
  85. ↑ "Dilico Anishinabek Family Care celebrates 40 years of community knowledge and care", Anishinabek News, 3 August 2026 (archived copy; original article).
  86. ↑ "Help in Hand initiative brings mental health support to students in northwestern Ontario", Anishinabek News, 11 August 2026 (archived copy; original article).
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