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Pikangikum First Nation - Nursing Station - Brighter Futures Program

Brighter Futures Program

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Pikangikum Nursing Station
Main St
Pikangikum First Nation
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807-773-5550
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Fax: 807-773-5932
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Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-4 pm
Last updated: Jun 16, 2023: Suggest an edit

Application

  • Program registration required

  • Requires prior arrangements for home visits

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Members of Pikangikum First Nation

  • Expecting parents and families with children younger than 6 years of age

Fees

None

Contacts

Billy Joe Strang - Health Director
Cell 807-728-3321 * billyjoestrang@hotmail.com

Languages

English ; Ojibwe

Language Note

Ojibway, available upon request

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

  • 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
    Last updated: Jun 16, 2023: Suggest an edit
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