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Program:
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Atikokan Native Friendship Centre - Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-597-1213
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Fax:
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807-597-1473
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Address:
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PO Box 1510
Atikokan, ON
P0T 1C0
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Street
Address:
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309 Main St W
Atikokan
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Location:
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- Located at Main St W in downtown Atikokan
- Closest intersection is at Main St W and Marks St
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12:30 pm, 1:30 pm-4:30 pm
Fruit/Vegetable Voucher pick-up: Call ahead to verify times
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Public Contacts:
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CPNP Coordinator
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Service Description:
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Provides culturally appropriate education, programs and support to improve the health of Indigenous women and their babies- Gives presentations on prenatal and postnatal health and healthy life choices
- Arranges home and hospital visits from prenatal worker
- Plans and supervises exercise groups for pre/postnatal women
- Provides aquafit vouchers
Baby and Me- Provides group support through weekly talking and sharing circles
- Encourages relating personal experiences
- Offers guest speakers occasionally to talk on related topics
Breastfeeding Program- Provides information and instruction concerning appropriate techniques for nursing an infant for expectant parents or new mothers
- Loans out breastfeeding pumps and other related equipment
Cooking Together- Provides a weekly lunch program; families plan, prepare and eat a healthy meal together
- Provides grocery budgeting and shopping advice
Fruit Basket- Provides fruit/vegetable vouchers and vitamin supplements to enhance healthy pregnancy
- Provides child care for one hour per week for any reason
- Provides an informal afternoon of socialization, information sharing and to pick up fruit baskets and vegetable vouchers
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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- Register for programs at office
- Aquafit Voucher: Available as often as requested through Prenatal Coordinator
- Breastfeeding Program: Call office to make arrangements; loaned out on first come basis
- Parent Relief: Requires advance booking with Prenatal Coordinator; space is limited
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Off-reserve pre/postnatal Indigenous women including infants up to 6 months of age and their families
- Parent Relief: Priority given to low income families and medical appointments
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, available upon request
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Area Served:
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District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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2/21/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141949
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