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Aboriginal Head Start Program

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66 Princess St
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1H4
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807-737-7519
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Fax: 807-737-7520
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ed@wahs.ca
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waninawakangahs.com/
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Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm


Head Start Program: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-3:15 pm

Application

Registration required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Aboriginal families and their children


  • Head Start: children 3-5 years of age

Fees

None

Contacts

Marci Driver - Executive Director

Languages

English

Language Note

Cree, Ojibway, Oji-Cree; available upon request

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Operates an Aboriginal Head Start program to prepare young children for school years
  • Promotes family involvement in all aspects of the program
  • Offers activities such as arts and crafts, breakfast and circle time and a pre-school library
  • Participates in community events and special celebrations
Offers daily programs focused on:
  • Education and school readiness
  • Health promotion
  • Native culture and language
  • Nutrition
  • Parental and family involvement
  • Social support
Services offered are:
  • Aboriginal language and culture
  • Dental screening and fluoride treatments
  • Developmental assessments
  • Hot meals and snacks daily
  • Parent workshops
Last updated: Dec 10, 2024: Suggest an edit
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