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Program:
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Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation - Family Services Building - Aboriginal Head Start Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-548-6351
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Toll-Free:
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1-888-767-4960
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Fax:
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807-548-2337
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Address:
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c/o c/o Family Well Being Program
Dalles Rd, RR 1 c/o Family Well Being Program
Kenora, ON
P9N 3W7
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Street
Address:
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Band Office Rd Family Services Building
Ochiichagwe'babigo'ining First Nation
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Location:
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- Family Services Building is located on Band Office Rd
- Functions as the site that offers family programs for community members
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Family Services Building: Mon-Fri 9 am-3 pm; Alternating Fri 9 am-1 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Healthy Babies Healthy Children Coordinator
807-548-5876 Ext 254 * hbhc@niisaachewan.ca
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Service Description:
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Offers a comprehensive holistic program for Aboriginal children and their families living on-reserve to prepare young children for school
- Strives to meet the emotional, social, health and nutritional needs of children
- Offers activities such as family gym time, arts and crafts, breakfast/lunch/snacks and circle time
- Participates in community events and special celebrations
Offers 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 Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation
- 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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Ojibwe, 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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4/3/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=152443
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