Anishinabek Nation congratulates Kina Gbezhgomi’s full designation

April 1, 2015
Leona Nahwegahbow, Kina Gbezhgomi Board of Directors, cousins Kobe Mayers and Lexi McGregor, and Chief Joseph Hare of M’Chigeeng First Nation celebrate the Grand Opening of Kina’s urban office in Sudbury.
Leona Nahwegahbow, Kina Gbezhgomi Board of Directors, cousins Kobe Mayers and Lexi McGregor, and Chief Joseph Hare of M’Chigeeng First Nation celebrate the Grand Opening of Kina’s urban office in Sudbury.

UOI OFFICES April 1, 2015 – Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services Agency now has full designation status under the Ministry of Child and Youth Services

“This designation will provide an opportunity to keep our Anishinabek children in their home communities. I would like to congratulate Kina Gbezhgomi for this significant achievement,” says Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Patrick Madahbee.

For more than 20 years, Kina Gbezhgomi has been working towards assuming full and complete responsibility of child welfare services for indigenous children and families. The vision has always been to ensure that their children are protected “and stay connected with their culture, language and community while strengthening family and community relationships.”

Kina Gbezhgomi represents Whitefish River, Aundeck Omni Kaning, Sheguiandah, M’Chigeeng, Sheshegwaning, Zhiibaahaasing First Nation with Wikwemikong Unceded Indian Reserve-Kina Gbezhgomi Child and Family Services. www.kgcfs.org

Kina Gbezhgomi’s urban office is currently located at 866 Newgate Avenue, Unit 1, just off Notre Dame Avenue in Sudbury’s central core. www.kgcfs.org.