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Program:
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Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children
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Address:
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c/o c/o Esiniiwab Health Centre
PO Box 425 c/o Esiniiwab Health Centre
Morson, ON
P0W 1J0
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Street Address:
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509 Beach Rd Esiniiwab Health Centre
Mishkosiminiziibiing/Big Grassy First Nation
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Location:
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- Functions as the Community Health Centre for the Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation
- Located at Beach Rd
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Alternate Fri: 9 am-12 noon
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Service Description:
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Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation
- Tribal Council: Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council
(AKRC)Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)Treaty #3
Delivers a parenting support program and promotes healthy child development
- Provides group information and educational sessions on topics about healthy pregnancy, birth and taking care of baby at home
- Provides information on the stages of pregnancy
- Offers parents handbook of pregnancy and baby care (Baby's Best Chance)
Program participants are provided with:
- Follow up via telephone within 48 hours of discharge from hospital
- Home visits pre birth to prepare family for new arrival
- Home visits post birth to offer support to new mothers
- Home visits during child's early years to offer development guidance
- Referrals to other programs and services
Community Kitchen
Teaches a cooking class to parents with a focus on healthy nutritious meals
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Application:
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- Program registration required
- Requires prior arrangements for home visits
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Members and residents of Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation with children younger than 6 years of age
- Indigenous children at-risk
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, upon request
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Area Served:
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Big Grassy River First Nation
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