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Program: Brighter Futures Program  
Organization: Wauzhushk Onigum Nation
Administration Office
Wauzhushk Onigum Medical Building - Community Medical Clinic
Phone Numbers: 807-548-6340
Fax: 807-548-5035
Address:
c/o c/o Medical Clinic
PO Box 1850 c/o Medical Clinic
Kenora, ON
P9N 3X8
Street Address:
Golf Course Rd
Wauzhushk Onigum/Rat Portage First Nation
 
Location:
  • Wauzhushk Onigum Medical Building is located at the end of Golf Course Rd
  • Situated near Biindigen Learning Centre
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
Public Contacts: Mingo Skead - Brighter Futures Coordinator
mingo.skead@wonation.ca
Linda Copenace - Health Director
linda.copenace@yahoo.ca
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Wauzhushk Onigum Nation
  • Tribal Council: Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council (AKRC)
  • Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)
  • Treaty #3


  • Offers a variety of programming to support expecting parents and families with young children
  • Programs support healthy pregnancies, parenting skills, child development, mental health, injury prevention 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 Wauzhushk Onigum Nation

    • Expecting parents and families with children younger than 6 years of age
    Languages: English
    Language Notes: Ojibway, available upon request
    Area Served:
    Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum  
    See Also: Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples
    Parenting Education
    Parenting Groups
    Pregnancy Supports
    Prenatal Classes and Programs

    This information was last completely updated on November 26, 2024

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