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Program: Brighter Futures Program  
Organization: Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation
Band Office
Lac La Croix Health Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-485-2541
Fax: 807-485-2461
Email: reception@llcfn.com
Website: www.laclacroixfn.ca/
Address:
c/o c/o Lac La Croix Clinic
PO Box 640 c/o Lac La Croix Clinic
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3N9
Street Address:
140 Main St
Lac La Croix First Nation
 
Location:
  • Functions as the Community Health Centre located at Main St
  • Situated near the Band Office
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Public Contacts: Margaret Ottertail - Brighter Futures Initiative Worker
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Lac La Croix First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Pwi-di-goo-zing Ne-yaa-zhing Advisory Services
  • 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 the Lac La Croix First Nation

  • Expecting parents and families with children 6 years of age and younger
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibwe, upon request
Area Served:
Lac La Croix First Nation  
See Also: Parenting Education

This information was last completely updated on May 7, 2025

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