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Program:
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Wauzhushk Onigum Nation - Wauzhushk Onigum Medical Building - Brighter Futures Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-548-6340
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Fax:
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807-548-5035
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Address:
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c/o c/o Medical Clinic
PO Box 1850 c/o Medical Clinic
Kenora, ON
P9N 3X8
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Street
Address:
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Golf Course Rd
Wauzhushk Onigum/Rat Portage First Nation
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Location:
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- Wauzhushk Onigum Medical Building is located at the end of Golf Course Rd
- Situated near Biindigen Learning Centre
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-4 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Mingo Skead - Brighter Futures Coordinator
mingo.skead@wonation.ca
Linda Copenace - Health Director
linda.copenace@yahoo.ca
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Service Description:
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Offers a variety of programming to support expecting parents and families with young childrenPrograms support healthy pregnancies, parenting skills, child development, mental health, injury prevention and family livingProgram 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
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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- Program registration required
- Requires prior arrangements for home visits
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Members of Wauzhushk Onigum Nation
- Expecting parents 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, available upon request
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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11/26/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=146497
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