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Program:
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Métis Nation of Ontario - Northwest Métis Council - Community Action Program For Children
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Phone Numbers:
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807-223-4535
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Address:
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34B King St
Dryden, ON
P8N 1B3
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Location:
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- Located at King St beside Wilsons Business Solutions Store
- Closest intersection is at King St and Earl Ave
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm - by appointment only
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Public Contacts:
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Shelley Gonneville - Manager of Operations, Healing and Wellness Branch
705-254-1768 Ext 310; Fax 807-223-8083 * shelleyg@metisnation.org
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Service Description:
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Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch
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
- Coordinates arts/crafts and fun activities for children
- Hosts monthly programs including drop-ins, community kitchens, and parenting programs for families/parents
- Provides free formula and diapers for registered families
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
- Effective parenting
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) and Fetal Smoking Syndrome
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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- Intake assessment required
- Program requires advance registration
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Métis individuals and families with children younger than 6 years of age
- Children younger than 6 years of age at-risk
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Cree, Michif; upon request
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora
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Last Updated:
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5/23/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141708
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