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Program: Brighter Futures Program  
Organization: Keewaywin First Nation
Band Office
Keewaywin Nursing Station
Phone Numbers: 807-771-1407
Toll-Free: 1-866-437-9505
Fax: 807-771-1078
Website: kochiefs.ca/first-nations/keewaywin/
Address:
PO Box 59
Keewaywin, ON
P0V 3G0
Street Address:
204 Band Office Rd
Keewaywin First Nation
 
Location:
  • Functions as a Nursing Station located in the community of Keewaywin First Nation
  • Situated at Band Office Rd
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Public Contacts: Community Health Director
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Keewaywin First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs
  • Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)
  • Treaty #9


  • Offers a variety of programming to support expecting parents and families with young children
  • Programs support healthy pregnancies, child development and family living
  • Program participants are provided access to:
    • Emergency food, if required
    • Facilitated parenting groups
    • Free clothing exchange
    • Home visits post birth to offer support to new mothers
    • Home visits pre birth to prepare family for new arrival
    • Indoor playground
    • Prenatal food supplements
    • Prenatal nutrition groups
    Note: Transportation and child care is available to all participants

    Fees: None
    Application:
    • Program registration required

    • Requires prior arrangements for home visits
    Eligibility / Target Population:
    • Members of Keewaywin First Nation

    • Expecting parents and families with children younger than 6 years of age
    Languages: English
    Language Notes: Oji-Cree, available upon request
    Area Served:
    Keewaywin First Nation  
    See Also: Parenting Education

    This information was last completely updated on May 8, 2025

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