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To prevent cruelty to animals and to educate the general public as to the prevention of cruelty to animals; To provide loving and caring homes for animals given into our care
Special Olympics Newfoundland and Labrador (SONL) is dedicated to enriching the lives of Newfoundlanders and Labradoreans with an intellectual disability through sport. It is a provincial not-for-profit grassroots organization that provides sport training and competition opportunities athletes of all ages and abilities. Through sport SONL offers athletes and families a sense of achievement and an opportunity to excel as they take on leadership roles within their community.
To assist people with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities to achieve independence, self-reliance and full community participation
The central teaching of Baha'u'llah is the principle of the oneness and wholeness of the human race. The unity of the human race, as envisaged by Baha'u'llah, implies the establishment of a world commonwealth in which all nations, races, creeds and classes are closely and permanently united, and in which the autonomy of its state members and the personal freedom and initiative of the individuals that compose them are definitely and completely safeguarded
The Labrador West Status of Women Council believes in supporting women while they empower themselves to take control of their lives and make healthy choices. It offers counseling, support services, referrals to other agencies when necessary, mediation, and advocacy.
The Northern Lights Swim Club started up in the 70's about 8-10 years after the town of Wabush was incorporated and unlike other sport organizations in the area we never had any down times. We have existed since the start.
Named in memory of Terry Smith, long-time resident and dedicated Arena Attendant, this facility is one of the most active recreation facilities in Churchill Falls.
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The cultural affiliate of LIA, Torngasok has a mandate to promote, preserve and protect Labrador Inuit Language, customs, and culture. The Torngasok office is open for community members and guests who wish to do research, view archeological artifacts, or purchase Inuktitut promotional items such as t-shirts and books
It's our goal to promote the Lake Melville region as a prime tourist destination of choice. The promotion of Labrador as a top winter destination is an important aspect of our local tourism efforts. To educate the community on tourism related issues, and to encourage participation in tourism activities
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Local municipal government that provides services to our residents. Be a sustainable community and protect our environment.
The Transition House Association of Newfoundland and Labrador is a voluntary, non-profit community-based organization whose mandate is to strengthen and support the network of provincially funded shelters and services for women with or without children affected by relationship violence.
Tshikapisk was created in 1997 by a group of Innu concerned with the disruptive consequences that the sudden change from a life based on the country (Nutshimit) to one based on permanent settlement in villages brought to the Innu. The strategy envisioned to address the ensuing social difficulties involves building a self-supporting economy based in the country, and which utilizes and celebrates Innu knowledge and skills. In order to accomplish its mission Tshikapisk promotes the exploration of revenue generating activities both to provide employment to Nutshimiu Innut (country Innu) and to pay for experiential learning programs for Innu youth who had become increasingly disconnected from life on the land.
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Violence Prevention Labrador is a Pan-Labrador organization whose Board includes volunteers from like-minded organizations and community partners from all over Labrador. Violence Prevention Labrador supports and strengthens the principal of unity in diversity as a guide to provide positive leadership to end violence and promote community capacity building in Labrador communities.
To gather like-minded artists to meet once a week to paint and create various art
Create public awareness concerning the serious nature and effect of child abuse and/or neglect on children, family and community groups. Advocate policy, legislative changes and maintenance of adequate support services regarding child abuse and/or neglect
Implementation of a Women's Shelter, Health and well being for all women, low income, parenting, high-risk women, support group
The Women's Institute has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for its residents through community service work in hospitals, economic development and community training. They have also been the mind and the heart behind the Labrador Straits Museum through its conceptualization, development and operation. As proud members of the Federated Women's Institutes of Canada and the Associated Country Women of the World, the women of the Labrador Straits continue to work for the betterment of the place they call home.
