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Program: Brighter Futures  
Organization: Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing
Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-488-5602
Toll-Free: 1-888-238-0102
Fax: 807-488-5942
Email: reception@naongashiing.ca
Website: www.bigisland.ca/health-department
Address:
PO Box 335 RR 1
Morson, ON
P0W 1J0
Street Address:
AON Administration Building
Anishinaabeg Of Naongashiing/Big Island First Nation
 
Location:
  • Community is along SE shores of Lake of the Woods, 70 km N of town of Rainy River on Hwy 621
  • Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing consists of: the most populated reserve Saug-A-Gaw-Sing 1 (under 1 square mi in size), Big Island 31D, Big Isla
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Band Office: Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9 am-1 pm
Public Contacts: Janessa Gibbins - Brighter Futures Coordinator
807-488-1027
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Anishnaabeg of Naongashiing
  • Tribal Council: Independent
  • Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)
  • Treaty #3


Provides a health promotion and injury prevention program for community children and youth
  • Offers information and awareness activities to promote good mental health including topics such as depression, stress management and family violence
  • Coordinates traditional craft sessions and recreational activities
  • Offers injury prevention workshops and activities including water, fire and bicycle safety
Program includes the following services:
  • Child Development
  • Healthy Babies
  • Injury prevention
  • Mental Health
  • Parenting

Fees: None
Application: Program registration required
Eligibility / Target Population: Children and youth members of Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing First Nation younger than 18 years of age
Languages: English
Area Served:
Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing  
See Also: Community Health Programs for Children and Youth
Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples
Youth Centres

This information was last completely updated on April 3, 2025

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