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Program: Family Services Building - Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program  
Organization: Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation
Band Office
Health Office
Phone Numbers: 807-548-6351
Toll-Free: 1-888-767-4960
Fax: 807-548-2337
Email: health1@niisaachewan.ca
Website: www.niisaachewan.ca
Address:
c/o c/o Family Well Being Program
Dalles Rd, RR 1 c/o Family Well Being Program
Kenora, ON
P9N 3W7
Street Address:
Band Office Rd Family Services Building
Ochiichagwe'babigo'ining First Nation
 
Location:
  • Family Services Building is located on Band Office Rd
  • Functions as the site that offers family programs for community members
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Family Services Building: Mon-Fri 9 am-3 pm


Alternating Fri 9 am-1 pm
Public Contacts: Healthy Babies Healthy Children Coordinator
807-548-6351 * hbhc@niisaachewan.ca
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation
  • Tribal Council: Bimose Tribal Council (BTC)
  • Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)
  • Treaty #3


Provides supports and services to help families improve maternal and infant nutritional health
Focuses on the following 3 areas:
Maternal Nourishment that may include:
  • Baby food making and nutritional cooking sessions
  • Healthy snacks and meal information
  • Milk and food vouchers as well as vitamin supplements
Nutrition Screening, Education and Counselling includes:
  • Education on prenatal nutrition
  • Understanding food labels
  • Presentations by dietitians and health specialists
  • Nutrition screening by Community Health Representative
  • Individual counselling by nutritionists
Breastfeeding Program includes:
  • Promotion of breastfeeding initiation and duration
  • Support groups
  • Breastfeeding videos and resource materials

Fees: None
Application: Program registration required
Eligibility / Target Population:
  • Members of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation who are pregnant, new mothers or with infants younger than 12 months of age

  • Vitamin supplements, milk and food vouchers are only available to women enrolled in the program
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibwe, available upon request
Area Served:
Ochiichagwe'Babigo'Ining Ojibway Nation  
See Also: Dietitian Services
Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples
Prenatal Classes and Programs

This information was last completely updated on April 3, 2025

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