McDowell Lake First Nation - McDowell Lake First Nation - Band Office - McDowell Lake First Nation - Band Office - Brighter Futures Program

Program:

McDowell Lake First Nation - Band Office - Brighter Futures Program

Organization:

McDowell Lake First Nation
McDowell Lake First Nation - Band Office

Phone Numbers:

807-735-1381 Ext 1308

Toll-Free:

1-800-387-3740

Fax:

807-727-9494

Address:

c/o c/o McDowell Lake Band Office
PO Box 321 c/o McDowell Lake Band Office
Red Lake, ON
P0V 2M0

Street
Address:

146 Howey St Unit 202
Red Lake

Location:

Band Office is located at Howey St in Red Lake within Keewaytinook Okimakanak headquarters
Reserve land is located approx 155 km NE of Red Lake on central W shore of McDowell Lake
Consists of 1 reserve known as MacDowell Lake In

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Public Contacts:

Caden Cockcroft - Coordinator of Health Initiatives
Cell 807-727-7048 * caden.cockcroft@mlfn.ca
Barbara Hambleton - Administrative Director
Cell 431-357-0357 * barb.hambleton@mlfn.ca

Service Description:

Offers a variety of programming to support expecting parents and families with young children

Programs support healthy pregnancies, child development and family living

Program participants are provided access to:

Emergency food, if required
Facilitated parenting groups
Free clothing exchange
Home visits post birth to offer support to new mothers
Home visits pre birth to prepare family for new arrival
Indoor playground
Prenatal food supplements
Prenatal nutrition groups

Note: Transportation and child care is available to all participants

Fees:

None

Application:

Program registration required
Requires prior arrangements for home visits

Eligibility / Target Population:

Members of McDowell Lake First Nation
Expectant parents and families with children younger than 6 years of age

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Oji-Cree; available upon request

Area Served:

Northern