 
 Mamow
Sha-way-gi-kay-win/ The North-South Partnership for Children is
building a network of caring relationships to improve life for
children, youth and families in remote First Nation communities.
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Basics
for Daily Life
Impoverished families need help to provide
the necessities of life to their children. A cold, hungry child
can't thrive. And most families don't have food banks or charities
to turn to.
Here is an updated list of things people need. But before you
collect goods, please read the new 2007/2008
donations schedule.
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Grocery
List |
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Canned stews, soup, meats (turkey, ham, Klik,
tuna) and dry soups, canned vegetables (corn, cream corn,
peas, beans, peas & carrots)
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Kraft Dinner,
pasta and sauces, pizza mixes and crackers, rice |
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Oatmeal
cereal ,dry cereal, brown sugar |
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Flour,
baking powder cake mixes, cookies, pudding and Jell-O |
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Ketchup,
mustard, peanut butter, jams, salt, pepper, garlic powder,
chili powder |
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Tea, coffee,
Kool-Aid |
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Fruit juice
in tetra packs, raisins, nuts, dried seeds, popcorn |
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Baby food,
disposable diapers, and wipes; vitamin C chewables for children |
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Paper towels,
toilet paper, feminine hygiene products |
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Laundry
detergent, |
Household Items |
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Comforters, blankets,
sheets, and pillows and pillow cases; curtains |
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Washcloths and towels;
dish towels and dish cloths |
Product
Donations
The Prevention Program at Tikinagan Child and Family Services,
which is responsible for the Basics for Daily Life program, identifies
needed items based on community requirements and distributes the
donated goods to the communities from its office in Sioux Lookout.
Click here, for photos
of a delivery to Wapekeka First Nation.
2007/2008
Donations Schedule
After 18 months of delivering goods to communities,
the North-South Partnership has developed a new 2007/2008 donations
schedule. The schedule will enable us to meet the needs of First
Nation communities while also working keeping costs down and ensuring
only the most needed items are being shipped. This will better
support the efforts of our volunteers and donors.
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Year Donations |
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Items to be sent/dropped off
by January 15, 2008
Items being accepted:
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Food
donations |
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Spring Donations
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Items to be sent/dropped off by May 25,
2008
Items being accepted:
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Household
goods
Baby clothes (new or gently used)
New clothes for youth and adults
Camping gear |
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Summer Donations
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Items to be sent/dropped off by June 25,
2008
Items being accepted:
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Checking Before Collecting
If you would like to send something that is not on the list, please
check with the Prevention Program first, 807-737-3466. We appreciate
everyone's concern, but because of needs and shipping costs, we
can't accept all items.
Corporate Donations
If your company can donate basic essentials, personal care
products, new clothes, educational supplies, sports equipment,
musical instruments and similar commodities, please contact us
at 807-737-3466.Your company and the children and young people
will benefit.
Ensuring Quality
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Please ensure that only quality goods are being collected.
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All linen and clothes
must be washed. |
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The Partnership reserves
the right to decline donations. |
Shipping
Packing Safely
To ensure that goods can be easily shipped and arrive safely,
please do the following:
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Pack the goods in sturdy boxes — smaller sized boxes
are preferred and boxes should be filled to the top and
packed firmly. (Loose items or goods packed in plastic bags
cannot be accepted.)
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Label the boxes with
the contents and the donor's name and address. |
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Leave all boxes unsealed
(unless shipping by bus). Donations sent to be inspected prior
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Covering the Cost of Shipping
Because it costs so much to ship goods to the remote north (up
to $39.00 for a 10lb box), donors are asked to assist with shipping
costs whenever possible.
For costs and freight weights, please contact the
Prevention Program at Tikinagan Child and Family Services, 807-737-3466
Sending Goods North
You have two options for sending goods north.
1. Send directly to Sioux Lookout by bus (e.g.,
Greyhound). This will help us with shipping costs.
Please ship the goods to
Prevention Program
c/o Tikinagan Child and Family Services
63 King St, P.O. Box 627,
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1B1
2. Drop items off at a central collection point.
Please clearly mark your boxes North-South Partnership.
FTC Canada
525 Southgate Dr. Unit 2
Guelph, Ontario
N1G 3W6 1-877-382-2262
Additional drop off locations may be available soon,
please check back with us.
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