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Program: Zaagi-idiwin Aboriginal Headstart Program
Organizations: United Native Friendship Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-274-7244
Fax: 807-274-8500
Email: agreception@unfc.org
Website: www.unfc.org/aboriginal-head-start
Address: PO Box 752 c/o Abinoojii Gamig
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3N1
Street
Address: 		821 McIrvine Rd
Fort Frances
Location:
  • 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
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Sep-Jun: Mon-Thu 8:20 am-3:20 pm
Contacts: Charity McMahon - Abinoojii Gamig Supervisor
807-274-7244 * AGsupervisor@unfc.org
Service Description: 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
Fees: None
Application:
  • 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
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
  • 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
Languages: English ; Ojibwe

This information was last completely updated on: 5-2-2025


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