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Program: Nishtum Kikinoamatowin Aboriginal Head Start Centre - Nishtum Head Start Program  
Organization: Sandy Lake First Nation
Phone Numbers: 807-774-1121
Fax: 807-774-4548
Email: nishtum211@outlook.com
Address:
c/o c/o Early Childhood Development
PO Box 288
Sandy Lake, ON
P0V 1V0
Street Address:
Sandy Lake Nishtum Kikinoamatowin Aboriginal Head Start Centre
Sandy Lake First Nation
 
Location:
  • Nishtum Kikinoamatowin Aboriginal Head Start Centre is located in the community of Sandy Lake First Nation
  • Serves as the site for the Nishtum Aboriginal Head Start program
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Public Contacts: Jennifer Meekis - Centre Coordinator
807-774-1121
Service Description: 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


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 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 Sandy Lake First Nation

  • Children from 15 months to 6 years of age and their families
Languages: English
Area Served:
Sandy Lake First Nation  
See Also: Community Health Programs for Children and Youth

This information was last completely updated on August 21, 2026

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