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Program:
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Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative
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Address:
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Dalles Rd RR 1
Kenora, ON
P9N 3W7
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Street Address:
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22 Band Office Rd
Ochiichagwe'babigo'ining First Nation
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Location:
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- Band office is located at Band Office Rd in the community of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation, formerly known as Dalles First Nation
- Community is approx 27 km NW of Kenora off Hwy 17A and along Hwy 658
- Consists of 2 settlements:
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Health Services: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Alternating Fri 9 am-1 pm
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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 Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation
- Tribal Council: Bimose Tribal Council (BTC)
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Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)Treaty #3
Provides education and services for the prevention, management and treatment of diabetes
- Provides case management and screening services
- Works to increase early detection and to reduce the number of avoidable complications that can arise from uncontrolled diabetes
- Advises on developing and implementing an approach to care and management of diabetes
- Promotes increased physical activity and knowledge of healthy eating
- Provides workshops, presentations and hands-on training for cultural activities and traditions
- Assists individuals in finding appropriate services
- Provides referrals to other health care professionals
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Application:
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Program registration required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation living with diabetes or at-risk
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Area Served:
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Ochiichagwe'Babigo'Ining Ojibway Nation
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