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Program:
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Family Services Building - Maternal Child Health Program
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Address:
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c/o c/o Family Well Being Program
Dalles Rd, RR 1 c/o Family Well Being Program
Kenora, ON
P9N 3W7
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Street Address:
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Band Office Rd Family Services Building
Ochiichagwe'babigo'ining First Nation
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Location:
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- Family Services Building is located on Band Office Rd
- Functions as the site that offers family programs for community members
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-3 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)
- Political
Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)Treaty #3
Provides services and programs to enhance the lives of pregnant women and families with infants and young children
- Provides screening of new mothers
- Offers individual counselling services for pregnancy, child development concerns and related issues
- Promotes breast feeding
- Offers welcome home bags with baby supplies to all new mothers
- Provides baby supplies to low-income families
- Works to increase participation of father involvement and Elder involvement
Offers education and information on various topics including:
- Early childhood development
- Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) awareness
- Child nutrition issues
- Healthy cooking and shopping for families
- Prenatal nutrition
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Application:
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Intake assessment required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Members of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation who are pregnant or new parents with children up to 6 years of age
- Provides long term support for families who require additional services
- Low-income families eligible for baby supplies; contact Program Coordinator
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibwe, available upon request
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Area Served:
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Ochiichagwe'Babigo'Ining Ojibway Nation
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