Deer Lake First Nation

Aboriginal Head Start Program

Home Agency 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
Eligibility
  • Members of Deer Lake First Nation
  • Preschool children from 15 months to 6 years of age and their families
Application Process
  • Requires completed registration application and
  • Child's birth certificate and copy of updated immunization record
Office
807-775-9797
Fax
807-775-9393
Web Site
Visit Website
Email
DLChildrencentre@knet.ca
Mailing Address
Box 39
c/o AHSOR
Deer Lake, ON, P0V 1N0
Canada
Languages
English
Contact
Carleen Meekis, Supervisor
Email: carmeekis@gmail.com
Program Coordinator
Brad Meekis
Email: bradtmeekis@gmail.com
Fees
None
Documents Required
Completed application required
Accessibility
Fully Accessible
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Copyright
211 Ontario North
Last Updated On
June 6, 2023
Address
Ga Wiianiniiganiitamagoyak Children's Centre
Deer Lake First Nation, ON, P0V 1N0
  • 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

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Hours of Operation
Mon
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Service Area(s)
Deer Lake First Nation