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Program:
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Nishnawbe Gamik Friendship Centre - Aboriginal EarlyON Child and Family Centre
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Phone Numbers:
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807-737-7521
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-619-9519
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Fax:
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807-737-3399
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Address:
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PO Box 1299
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1B8
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Street
Address:
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52 King St
Sioux Lookout
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Location:
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- Located at King St in Sioux Lookout across the street from Madsen Motors
- Closest intersection is at King St and 4th Ave
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Accessibility:
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Partially Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- No automatic push button doors; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar ; Can meet client at designated accessible location if required
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Hours:
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Mon: 1 pm-8 pm; Tue-Fri: 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Times may vary due to monthly programming, please call or visit website for program calendars and information
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Service Description:
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Offers services, ongoing support and education to enhance the lives of young children and families- Prevents children from becoming at-risk because of certain conditions such as family violence, poverty, abuse, neglect and unhealthy living conditions by offering information and education on effective parenting and good life teachings
- Promotes healthier child development through early childhood interventions including information sessions on pre-parenting preparation and child development
- Provides information on children's nutrition, injury prevention, and child mental health
Provides public education and information in the areas of:- Developing family values that are culturally based
- Developmental needs of infants, toddlers and pre school aged children
- Positive parenting
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) and Fetal Smoking Syndrome
Activities and programs include but are not limited to:- Baby Food Making
- Community Garden
- Community Kitchens
- Daily Drop-In, for families to access the learning centres and resource library
- Gross motor play for children
- Kids crafts
- Lunch and Learns
- Native crafts (regalia making, beading)
- New parent support group
- Teas, barbeques, holiday parties and other special events
- Walking group
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Some programs may require registration
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Open to all with a focus on off reserve Indigenous individuals and families with children younger than 6 years of age
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, Oji-Cree; upon request
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Area Served:
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Northern
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Last Updated:
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7/29/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141094
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