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Program: Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program

Organizations: Métis Nation of Ontario - Thunder Bay Métis Council
Métis Nation of Ontario - Thunder Bay Métis Council - Administration
Description of Services: Operates as a program under the Healing and Wellness Branch
Provides supports and services to help families improve maternal and infant health and well-being with a focus on the following three 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

Fees: None; Fee assistance available for Transportation: Bus passes available to adults attending programs
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
  • Métis, First Nation or Inuit women who are pregnant, new mothers or with infants under 12 months of age

  • Vitamin supplements, milk and food vouchers are only available to women enrolled in the program
Application: Contact office to enroll in the program
Accessibility: Partially Accessible      Partially Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Partially Accessible - Parking -- Accessible with one designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- no automatic push button available; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar
Languages: English

Phone Numbers: 613-798-1488
Toll-Free: 1-800-263-4889
Email: tbaymetiscouncil@gmail.com
Website: www.mnotbay.com/
Address: 226 May St S
Thunder Bay, ON
P7E 1B4
Location:
  • Thunder Bay Métis Hall is located at May St S in the South Ward
  • Closest intersection is at May St S and Arthur St E
  • Situated directly across the street from the Thunder Bay District Social Services building
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

 
This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 5/22/2025

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