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Program: GW Children's Centre - Aboriginal Head Start Program  
Organization: Deer Lake First Nation
Phone Numbers: 807-775-9797
Fax: 807-775-9393
Email: DLChildrencentre@knet.ca
Website: www.deerlake.firstnation.ca
Address:
c/o c/o AHSOR
Box 39 c/o AHSOR
Deer Lake, ON
P0V 1N0
Street Address:
Ga Wiianiniiganiitamagoyak Children's Centre
Deer Lake First Nation
 
Location:
  • Children's Centre is located in the community of Deer Lake First Nation
  • Serves as the community centre for children's programs
  • Ga Wiianiniiganiitamagoyak means Future Leaders
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Public Contacts: Brad Meekis - Program Coordinator
bradtmeekis@gmail.com
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Deer Lake First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs
  • Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)
  • Treaty #5


  • Operates on-reserve Aboriginal Head Start program to prepare young children for school years
  • Strives to meet the emotional, social, health and nutritional needs of children
  • Offers activities such as family gym time, arts and crafts, and circle time
  • Provides breakfast and lunch to children in program
  • Participates in community events and special celebrations
  • Offers daily programs focused on:
    • Education
    • Health and nutrition
    • Native culture and language
    • Parental and family involvement
    • Social support

    Fees: None
    Application:
    • Requires completed registration application and

    • Child's birth certificate and copy of updated immunization record
    Eligibility / Target Population:
    • Members of Deer Lake First Nation

    • Preschool children from 15 months to 6 years of age and their families
    Languages: English
    Language Notes: Cree, Oji-Cree, available upon request
    Area Served:
    Deer Lake First Nation  
    See Also: Community Health Programs for Children and Youth
    Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples

    This information was last completely updated on August 26, 2025

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