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Program:	GW Children's Centre - Aboriginal Head Start Program
Organizations:	Deer Lake First Nation
Phone Numbers:	807-775-9797
Fax:	807-775-9393
Email:	DLChildrencentre@knet.ca
Website:	www.deerlake.firstnation.ca
Address:	c/o c/o AHSOR Box 39 c/o AHSOR Deer Lake, ON P0V 1N0
Street Address:	Ga Wiianiniiganiitamagoyak Children's Centre Deer Lake First Nation
Location:	Children's Centre is located in the community of Deer Lake First Nation Serves as the community centre for children's programs Ga Wiianiniiganiitamagoyak means Future Leaders
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Contacts:	Brad Meekis - Program Coordinator bradtmeekis@gmail.com
Service Description:	Operates on-reserve Aboriginal Head Start program to prepare young children for school years Strives to meet the emotional, social, health and nutritional needs of children Offers activities such as family gym time, arts and crafts, and circle time Provides breakfast and lunch to children in program Participates in community events and special celebrations Offers daily programs focused on: Education Health and nutrition Native culture and language Parental and family involvement Social support
Fees:	None
Application:	Requires completed registration application and Child's birth certificate and copy of updated immunization record
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of Deer Lake First Nation Preschool children from 15 months to 6 years of age and their families
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 8-26-2025
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