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Women and Child Community Nutrition Educator

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Deer Lake Health Centre
Deer Lake First Nation
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807-775-2226
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Fax: 807-775-9772
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www.deerlake.firstnation.ca
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm

Application

Intake assessment required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

  • Members of Deer Lake First Nation who are pregnant, new mothers, have children up to 5 years of age or elders raising children

  • Provides long term support for families who require additional services

Fees

None

Contacts

Leslie Beardy - Health Director
807-775-2226

Languages

English

Language Note

Cree, Oji-Cree; available upon request

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

  • Provides culturally appropriate and specific nutrition education to women and children
  • Provides practical tips and advice on a variety of nutrition issues
  • Provides information and workshops on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE)
  • Offers nutrition education in community school classrooms
    • Target groups include:
    • Pregnant women
    • New mothers
    • Elders raising children
    Last updated: Aug 26, 2025: Suggest an edit
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