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United Native Friendship Centre - Abinoojii Gamig Child Care Centre - Indigenous Prenatal Nutrition Program

Abinoojii Gamig Child Care Centre - Indigenous Prenatal Nutrition Program

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821 McIrvine Rd
Fort Frances
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807-274-7244
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Fax: 807-274-8500
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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
Last updated: May 2, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

  • 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

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Urban Indigenous women who are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant and their infants up to 6 months of age

Fees

Service - Small fee for rental of electric breast pumps and infant car seats; None for other services

Contacts

Dory Peterson - Prenatal Nutrition Worker
prenatal2@unfc.org

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

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
Last updated: May 2, 2025: Suggest an edit
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