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Program:
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Naotkamegwanning First Nation - Aboriginal Head Start Building - Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-226-1048
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Fax:
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807-226-1142
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Address:
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c/o c/o Baibombeh Anishinabe School, Pawitik Post Office
Aboriginal Head Start Program Pawitik Post Office
Pawitik, ON
P0X 1L0
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Street
Address:
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1002 Baibombeh Rd
Naotkamegwanning/Whitefish Bay First Nation
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Location:
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- Aboriginal Head Start building is located at Baibombeh Rd in the community of Naotkamegwanning First Nation
- Situated near Baibombeh Anishinaabe School
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Nicole Kavanaugh - Prenatal Program Coordinator
807-226-1048; 807-226-1023 * ahsprenatal@live.com
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Service Description:
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Provides supports and services to help families improve maternal and infant nutritional health
Focuses on the following 3 areas:
Maternal Nourishment that may include:- Baby food making and nutritional cooking sessions
- Healthy snacks and meal information
- Milk and food vouchers as well as vitamin supplements
Nutrition Screening, Education and Counselling includes:- Education on prenatal nutrition
- Understanding food labels
- Presentations by dietitians and health specialists
- Nutrition screening by Community Health Representative
- Individual counselling by nutritionists
Breastfeeding Program includes:- Promotion of breastfeeding initiation and duration
- Support groups
- Breastfeeding videos and resource materials
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Program registration required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Members of Naotkamegwanning First Nation who are pregnant, new mothers or with infants under 12 months of age
- Vitamin supplements, milk and food vouchers are only available to women enrolled in the program
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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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8/25/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=224409
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