FASD/CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAM
Our Mission is to awaken and renew our traditional practices with respect to the nurturing of ourselves, our children and our communities. By creating awareness of the benefits of nutrition and healthy lifestyles before, during and beyond pregnancy, we will strive to reduce the incidence of FASD and set a precedence for the next seven generations.
Mino Bnoojiinh Programs and Services
- Work with street involved youth by funding a free breakfast program that allows us to provide informative health education services;
- Screening of preschool children for vision /hearing and developmental delays;
- Teaching preschool children about nutrition, hygiene, dental health, and relevant seasonal safety issues;
- Work with parents to provide education on healthy lifestyle issues that foster family wellness;
- Host and participate in health fairs with community partners that provide families with related community information and
resources;
- Host Family Fun Days that encourage families to play, learn, and exercise in a non-competitive cultural environment;
- Provide Healing Circles and one-on-one counseling with an Elder;
- Collaborate with other community FASD initiatives;
- Work with and in the schools to provide education surrounding drug/alcohol use and healthy lifestyle choices.
Program contact
Lorie Carrier, Health Promotion Officer
Pepper Lazore, Health Promotion Officer
Hamilton Site: (905)544-4320 ext. 258
mino_fas@cogeco.net