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Program:	Abinoojii Gamig Child Care Centre - Indigenous Prenatal Nutrition Program
Organizations:	United Native Friendship Centre
Phone Numbers:	807-274-7244
Fax:	807-274-8500
Email:	prenatal@unfc.org
Website:	www.unfc.org/aboriginal-prenatal-nutrition
Address:	PO Box 752 c/o Abinoojii Gamig Fort Frances, ON P9A 3N1
Street Address:	821 McIrvine Rd Fort Frances
Location:	Abinoojiii Gamig Child Care Centre is located at McIrvine Rd in Fort Frances Closest intersection is at McIrvine Rd and King's Highway/Hwy 11
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	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
Contacts:	Dory Peterson - Prenatal Nutrition Worker prenatal2@unfc.org
Service Description:	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
Fees:	Service - Small fee for rental of electric breast pumps and infant car seats; None for other services
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
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 5-2-2025
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