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Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation - Family Services Building - Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program

Family Services Building - Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program

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Band Office Rd Family Services Building
Ochiichagwe'babigo'ining First Nation
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807-548-6351
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Toll-Free: 1-888-767-4960
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Fax: 807-548-2337
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Family Services Building: Mon-Fri 9 am-3 pm


Alternating Fri 9 am-1 pm
Last updated: Apr 3, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Program registration required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Members of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation who are pregnant, new mothers or with infants younger than 12 months of age

  • Vitamin supplements, milk and food vouchers are only available to women enrolled in the program

Fees

None

Contacts

Healthy Babies Healthy Children Coordinator
807-548-6351 * hbhc@niisaachewan.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibwe, available upon request

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

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
Last updated: Apr 3, 2025: Suggest an edit
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