WHAT IS THE ABORIGINAL PRENATAL NUTRITIONAL PROGRAM?
This program is FREE and provides food supplements, nutritional education, referrals, post and prenatal education, one on one supports, cultural teachings and much much more .....
WH0 IS ELIGIBLE?
We provide service to those with aboriginal ancestry residing off reserve in the rural areas surrounding Peterborough County.
HOW DO I JOIN?
Phone our office at 705.292.5759 and ask for Stephanie Doughty OR email: llnwaapnp@xplornet.com
We will set up a time and fill out some forms and you are on your way.
ASSOCIATION'S GOAL:
To improve the health of aboriginal mothers and their babies up to 6 months of age who live off reserve.
Lovesick Lake Native Women's Association's goal is to provide a variety of ongoing educational workshops and services. The Aboriginal Prenatal Nutrition Program was developed to address the physical, emotional cultural & spiritual wellbeing of families who live off reserve. These service are geared toward expectant mothers / mothers and infant up to six months of age.
COME AND JOIN THE FUN!!!
WORKSHOPS OFFERED
- NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
- COLLECTIVE KITCHEN
- FARMER'S MARKET
- TRADITIONAL CRAFTS
- moccasins
- shaker making
- etc
- TRADITIONAL CEREMONIES
- CULTURAL TEACHINGS
- FITNESS OPPORTUNITIES
- yoga
- swimming
- baby & parent exercise
- baby massage
- BABY FOOD MAKING WORKSHOPS
- NOBODY'S PERFECT (PARENTING SKILL CLASSES)
SERVICES OFFERED
- SUPPORT & EDUCATION TO PRE AND POST NATAL PARENTS
- EXERISE EXCURSIONS
- BREASTFEEDING INFORMATION & SUPPORT
- MEETING OTHER PARENTS
- HOME VISITS
- REFERRALS
- MEAL PLANNING & PREPARATION
- NUTRITIONAL FACTS
- NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS
- LENDING LIBRARY
This program is made possible through the financial contribution from the Canadian Prenatal Nutrition Program, Public Health Agency Canada, in agreement with the Province of Ontario.