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Abinoojii Gamig Child Care Centre - Indigenous Prenatal Nutrition Program
821 McIrvine Rd
Fort Frances
Fort Frances
807-274-7244
Fax: 807-274-8500
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Sep-May
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm Jun-Aug
Our Family Circle: Wed 1 pm Sep-Jun
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm Jun-Aug
Our Family Circle: Wed 1 pm Sep-Jun
Last update: May 4, 2026: 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 / Target Population
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
Languages
English
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
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
- Teaches about shopping on a budget
- Advises on pre/postnatal nutrition and food supplements
- Offers information and education about gardening
- Offers fellowship and information on parenting and related topics for parents
Last Updated: May 4, 2026: Suggest an edit