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Program: Family Services Building - Aboriginal Head Start Program  
Organization: Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation
Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-548-6351
Toll-Free: 1-888-767-4960
Fax: 807-548-2337
Email: health1@niisaachewan.ca
Website: www.niisaachewan.ca/programs/health/aboriginal-hea...
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
807-548-5876 Ext 254 * 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


Offers a comprehensive holistic program for Aboriginal children and their families living on-reserve to prepare young children for school
  • Strives to meet the emotional, social, health and nutritional needs of children
  • Offers activities such as family gym time, arts and crafts, breakfast/lunch/snacks and circle time
  • Participates in community events and special celebrations
Offers daily programs focused on:
  • Education
  • Health and nutrition
  • Native culture and language
  • Parental and family involvement
  • Social support

Fees: None
Application:
  • Requires completed registration application and

  • Child's birth certificate and copy of updated immunization record
Eligibility / Target Population:
  • Members of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation

  • Children from 15 months to 6 years of age and their families
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibwe, available upon request
Area Served:
Ochiichagwe'Babigo'Ining Ojibway Nation  
See Also: Community Health Programs for Children and Youth
Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples
Information Services for Children and Youth

This information was last completely updated on April 3, 2025

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