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Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children

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AON Administration Building
Anishinaabeg Of Naongashiing/Big Island First Nation
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807-488-5602
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Toll-Free: 1-888-238-0102
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Fax: 807-488-5942
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Band Office: Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9 am-1 pm


Health and Wellness: Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9 am-1 pm
Application
  • Program registration required

  • Requires prior arrangements for home visits
Eligibility / Target Population
  • Members of Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing First Nation with children younger than 6 years of age

  • Indigenous children at-risk
Fees
None
Contacts
Laura Major - Health Director
807-488-1027 * health@naongashiing.ca
Languages
English
Language Notes
Ojibway, upon request
Area Served
Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing
Accessibility
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Description of Services:
Delivers a parenting support program and promotes healthy child development
  • Provides group information and educational sessions on topics about healthy pregnancy, birth and taking care of baby at home
  • Provides information on the stages of pregnancy
  • Offers parents handbook of pregnancy and baby care (Baby's Best Chance)
Program participants are provided with:
  • Follow up via telephone within 48 hours of discharge from hospital
  • Home visits pre-birth to prepare family for new arrival
  • Home visits post-birth to offer support to new mothers
  • Home visits during child's early years to offer development guidance
  • Referrals to other programs and services
Last Updated: Apr 8, 2026: Suggest an edit