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Program:
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Deer Lake First Nation - GW Children's Centre - Aboriginal Head Start Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-775-9797
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Fax:
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807-775-9393
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Address:
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c/o c/o AHSOR
Box 39 c/o AHSOR
Deer Lake, ON
P0V 1N0
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Street
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Ga Wiianiniiganiitamagoyak Children's Centre
Deer Lake First Nation
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Location:
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- Children's Centre is located in the community of Deer Lake First Nation
- Serves as the community centre for children's programs
- Ga Wiianiniiganiitamagoyak means Future Leaders
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Brad Meekis - Program Coordinator
bradtmeekis@gmail.com
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Service Description:
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Operates on-reserve Aboriginal Head Start program to prepare young children for school yearsStrives to meet the emotional, social, health and nutritional needs of childrenOffers activities such as family gym time, arts and crafts, and circle timeProvides breakfast and lunch to children in programParticipates in community events and special celebrationsOffers daily programs focused on:- Education
- Health and nutrition
- Native culture and language
- Parental and family involvement
- Social support
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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- Requires completed registration application and
- Child's birth certificate and copy of updated immunization record
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Members of Deer Lake First Nation
- Preschool children from 15 months to 6 years of age and their families
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Cree, Oji-Cree, available upon request
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Area Served:
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Northern
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Last Updated:
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8/26/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141765
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