Abinoojii Gamig Child Care Centre - Indigenous Family Support Program

821 McIrvine Rd
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

Last update: May 4, 2026: Suggest an edit

Application

Eligibility / Target Population

Off reserve Indigenous individuals and families with children 6 years of age and younger
Open to all with a focus on off-reserve Indigenous peoples

Fees

None

Languages

English

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Offers services, ongoing support and education to assist families in the healing process

Prevents children from becoming at-risk because of certain conditions such as family violence, poverty, abuse, neglect and unhealthy living conditions by offering information and education on effective parenting and good life teachings
Promotes healthier child development through early childhood interventions including information sessions on pre-parenting preparation and child development
Provides information on children's nutrition, injury prevention, and child mental health
Offers culturally relevant and traditional programming, such as Community Kitchen and Circle Time

Provides public education and information in the areas of:

Developing family values that are culturally based
Developmental needs of infants, toddlers and pre school aged children
Effective parenting
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE) and Fetal Smoking Syndrome

Last Updated: May 4, 2026: Suggest an edit