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Program:
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United Native Friendship Centre - Abinoojii Gamig Child Care Centre - Indigenous Prenatal Nutrition Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-274-7244
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Fax:
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807-274-8500
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Address:
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PO Box 752 c/o Abinoojii Gamig
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3N1
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Street
Address:
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821 McIrvine Rd
Fort Frances
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Location:
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- Abinoojiii Gamig Child Care Centre is located at McIrvine Rd in Fort Frances
- Closest intersection is at McIrvine Rd and King's Highway/Hwy 11
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Sep-May: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Jun-Aug: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm
Our Family Circle: Sep-Jun: Wed 1 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Dory Peterson - Prenatal Nutrition Worker
prenatal2@unfc.org
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Service Description:
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Provides culturally appropriate education, programs and support to improve the health of expectant Indigenous women and their babies- Promotes pre/post natal nutrition and healthy lifestyles
- Provides information and support for all stages of pregnancy, including preparation for labour and delivery
- Provides breastfeeding education and information
- Offers adult and teen individual and group prenatal classes
- Offers home and hospital visits
- Provides infant formula and baby food to individuals in an emergency situation
- Provides an infant weigh scale for use anytime
- Provides referrals to other supports and services
- Provides cultural craft times and teachings
Nutrition Education- Teaches about shopping on a budget
- Advises on pre/postnatal nutrition and food supplements
- Offers information and education about gardening
Our Family Circle- Offers fellowship and information on parenting and related topics for parents
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Fees:
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Service - Small fee for rental of electric breast pumps and infant car seats; None for other services
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Application:
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- Requires a signed consent form and completion of a program intake form
- Call ahead to reserve breast pump or infant car seat, rented on first come basis
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Urban Indigenous women who are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant and their infants up to 6 months of age
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Languages:
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English
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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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5/2/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=208495
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