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Program: Brighter Futures Program  
Organization: Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation
Band Office
Medical Building
Phone Numbers: 807-484-2339
Fax: 807-484-2789
Address:
c/o c/o Health Services
PO Box 437 c/o Health Services
Nestor Falls, ON
P0X 1K0
Street Address:
Medical Building 701 Ketemiikana Dr
Ojibways Of Onigaming First Nation
 
Location:
  • Operates as a health services centre for the community of Onigaming
  • Co-located at the Multi-Purpose facility with the Onigaming Band Office but has separate entrance and parking
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm


Alt Payday Fri 9 am-12 noon
Public Contacts: Hazel Copenace - Health Director
807-484-2339 * hazel.copenace@onigaming.ca
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council (AKRC)
  • Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)
  • Treaty #3


  • Offers a variety of programming to support expecting parents and families with young children
  • Programs support healthy pregnancies, child development and family living
  • Program participants are provided access to:
    • Emergency food, if required
    • Facilitated parenting groups
    • Group recreational activities
    • Free clothing exchange
    • Home visits post birth to offer support to new mothers
    • Home visits pre birth to prepare family for new arrival
    • Prenatal food supplements
    • Prenatal nutrition groups
    Note: Transportation and child care is available to all participants

    Fees: None
    Application:
    • Program registration required

    • Requires prior arrangements for home visits
    Eligibility / Target Population:
    • Members of Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation

    • Expectant parents and families with children younger than 6 years of age
    Languages: English
    Area Served:
    Ojibways of Onigaming  
    See Also: Prenatal Classes and Programs

    This information was last completely updated on August 25, 2025

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