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Program: Healthy Babies Healthy Children
Organizations: Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation
Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation - Band Office
Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation - Nigigoonsiminikaaning Anishinabaag Health Centre - Health Services
Phone Numbers: 807-481-2559
Fax: 807-481-2578
Email: chr@nigig.ca
Website: www.nigigoonsiminikaaning.ca
Address: c/o c/o Health Services
PO Box 68 c/o Health Services
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M5
Street
Address:
Health Office
Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation
Location:
  • Health Department is located in the community of Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation
  • Known as the Health Office to community members under the supervision of a Community Health Nurse
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Health Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm


Payday Fri bi-weekly 8:30 am-2 pm
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Pwi-di-goo-zing Ne-yaa-zhing Advisory Services
  • Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)
  • Treaty #3


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
Fees: None
Application:
  • Program registration required

  • Requires prior arrangements for home visits
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
  • Members of Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation with children younger than 6 years of age

  • Indigenous children at risk
Languages: English

This information was last completely updated on: 6-23-2025


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