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Program:
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Sandy Lake Early Childhood Development Centre - Prenatal Nutrition Program
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Address:
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c/o c/o Early Childhood Development
PO Box 20 c/o Early Childhood Development
Sandy Lake, ON
P0V 1V0
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Street Address:
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Sandy Lake Early Childhood Development Centre
Sandy Lake First Nation
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Location:
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- Early Childhood Development Centre is located in the community of Sandy Lake First Nation
- Serves as the site for all prenatal and early childhood care programs and services
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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 Sandy Lake First Nation- Independent First Nation (No Tribal Council affiliation)
- Political Territorial
Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #5
Provides culturally appropriate education, programs and support to improve the health of expectant First Nation women and their babies- Promotes pre/post natal nutrition and healthy lifestyles
- Provides information and support for all stages of pregnancy, including preparation for labour and delivery
- Provides breastfeeding education and information
- Offers adult and teen individual and group prenatal classes
- Offers home and hospital visits
- Provides infant formula and baby food to individuals in an emergency situation
- Provides an infant weigh scale for use anytime
- Provides referrals to other supports and services
- Provides cultural craft times and teachings
Nutrition Education- Teaches about shopping on a budget
- Advises on pre/postnatal nutrition and food supplements
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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 Sandy Lake First Nation who are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant and women with infants up to 6 months of age
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Area Served:
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Sandy Lake First Nation
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