Social Wellbeing Department

12/24/2025

From the Social Wellbeing Department at Wasauksing First Nation, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe holiday season! 🌲

12/24/2025

Xmas Break Community Drop-In – All Ages Welcome

The Social Wellbeing Department is opening a safe, warm community drop-in space throughout the holiday break for anyone who needs somewhere to go. From December 20 to January 3, the Youth Building will be open most afternoons and evenings for relaxed social time, hot drinks, light snacks, and connection.

Families and community members are encouraged to bring games, crafts, books, or anything you’d like to share in the space. This is a calm, supportive place to visit, take a break, and spend time with others during the holidays.

We are also looking for community volunteers to help keep the drop-in running. If you can spare a little time, please leave your name, phone number, and the days you’re available.

Let’s come together and create a safe, welcoming space for our families this holiday season.

For questions or to volunteer:
swmanager@wasauksing.ca
705-996-6910

12/24/2025

12/24/2025

Free mental health and wellness support is available 24 hours a day through the Hope for Wellness Helpline by phone at 1-855-242-3310 or through the online chat at HopeForWellness.ca.

Support is available in English, French, Cree and Ojibway (Anishinaabemowin) on request.

Children and youth can also call the Kids Help Phone anytime at 1-800-668-6868 or text FIRSTNATIONS to 686868.

12/24/2025

Holiday Mental Health Tip #4: Zhezhkaatowin (Decline)

It's common to over-book yourself or say 'yes' to everything because you fear saying 'no'. This can lead to resentment and burnout. It's okay to say 'no'.

12/24/2025

We wanted to let you know that our Headquarters will be closed on Thursday, December 25 and Friday December 26 and will re-open at 8am on Monday, December 29.

For non-emergencies, please call 1-888-310-1122.

For emergencies, please call 9-1-1.

12/24/2025

Looking for an activity to keep the kids occupied and creative over the winter break? Check out Spirit Bear's Guide to Reconciliation activity book! Available for free on our website 🎨

https://fncaringsociety.com/publications/spirit-bears-guide-reconciliation-activity-book

12/24/2025

You Are Not Alone - Gaawiin Nchke Gda'aasii

Help us help others by sharing this list of helpful supports and services for men available in or surrounding Anishinabek territory.

12/24/2025

Holiday Mental Health Tip #3: Inaakonigewin (Plan)

If you'll be attending events, create a plan for how long you intend to stay and how you will handle specific situations.

12/22/2025

A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE TO OUR COMMUNITY & CANCELLATION NOTICE🎄

Due to unforeseen circumstances, unfortunately our community Christmas dinner is cancelled.

Christmas has a way of bringing everything to the surface — the joy, the memories, the longing, and the deep care we have for one another. While the Christmas Dinner has been cancelled, what remains is something just as powerful: community, kindness, and connection.

Every donation, every offer of help, and every thoughtful gesture came from a place of generosity and love. Those gifts have been shared with the Drop-In, with remaining items going toward Little Christmas. Thank you for showing up with such open hearts.

This season, we gently encourage everyone to check in on one another. Reach out to a neighbour, call a friend, invite someone over who may be on their own, share a meal, or start a new tradition. Sometimes the most meaningful moments are the ones we create when plans change.

Holiday Drop-In Hours
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
New portable building beside the WACC
Closed Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day

The holidays aren’t only about what we celebrate — they’re about who we make room for.

Wishing everyone a safe, warm, and peaceful Christmas season 🤍