Alternate email for Classroom Teacher and Assistants: ahsclassroom@unfc.org
Programme: United Native Friendship Centre - Zaagi-idiwin Aboriginal Headstart Program
Organisation: United Native Friendship Centre
Numéros de téléphone: 807-274-7244
Télécopie: 807-274-8500
Adresse courriel: agreception@unfc.org
Site Web: www.unfc.org/aboriginal-head-start
Adresse
postale
:
PO Box 752 c/o Abinoojii Gamig
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3N1
Adresse:
821 McIrvine Rd
Fort Frances
Point géographique:
  • Abinoojiii Gamig Child Care Centre is located at McIrvine Rd in Fort Frances
  • Closest intersection is at McIrvine Rd and King's Highway/Hwy 11
Accessibilité:
Wheelchair Accessible
Heures d’ouverture: Sep-Jun: Mon-Thu 8:20 am-3:20 pm
Personnes-ressources publiques: Charity McMahon - Abinoojii Gamig Supervisor
807-274-7244 * AGsupervisor@unfc.org

Description des services: Provides a licensed school readiness program for Indigenous children entering school for the first time
  • Delivers programs through early childhood educators and resource teachers in a structured pre-school environment
  • Provides healthy snacks and lunch
Program focus is on:
  • Indigenous culture and language
  • Education and school readiness
  • Health promotion and nutrition
  • Parental involvement
  • Social supports
Services offered are:
  • Dental screening and fluoride treatments
  • Developmental assessments
  • Parent workshops
  • Speech and language (also teaches basic Ojibwe)
Transportation
  • Provides bus transportation for children to and from the program



Frais: None
Procédé et formulaires:
  • Requires completed registration application and

  • Child's birth certificate and updated immunization record


After child is accepted, parent is required to:

  • Sign consent for parental involvement in program
Admissibilité / population desservie:
  • Children 2.5-5 years of age

  • Priority given to Indigenous children; non-Indigenous children accepted if space is available

  • Due to Covid-19 pandemic, group size/COHORT grouping significantly limits the amount of spaces available for child care program

  • Priority given to families that meet the mandatory selection criteria and are in the highest need (low income, high risk, families living on assistance)


Transportation: Priority given to families who do not have a vehicle
Langues: English ; Ojibwe
Zone desservie: District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
Voir aussi: Programmes de santé communautaire pour les enfants et les jeunes
Dernière mise à jour: 5/2/2025
Adresse Web du profil de service: fre/displayService.aspx?id=141080

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