Canadian prenatal nutrition program
Artwork by Chloe Courchene, Sagkeeng First Nation
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The goal of the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP) at the Sagkeeng Health Centre is to improve the health of mothers and infants in Sagkeeng. This is done by teaching about healthy foods through cooking sessions and healthy snacks as well as providing information about breastfeeding and feeding infants. CPNP is a program for women living in the Sagkeeng community who are pregnant, breastfeeding and who have children up to one year.
Using a community development approach, the CPNP aims to:
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PRENATAL CLASSES AND POSTNATAL & BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUP
Prenatal Classes and the Postnatal & Breastfeeding Support Group are alternatively held every Tuesday over Zoom starting at 11:00am. One week will be focused on Prenatal Classes and the alternate week will be for the Breastfeeding Support Group.
Food Coupon Program
Attendees of either the Prenatal Classes or the Postnatal & Breastfeeding Support Group will be eligible to receive a food coupon which can be redeemed at any of the following local stores for a package of healthy foods:
PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19, classes and groups will be done virtually over Zoom. In-person meetings and groups will be limited.
Food Coupon Program
Attendees of either the Prenatal Classes or the Postnatal & Breastfeeding Support Group will be eligible to receive a food coupon which can be redeemed at any of the following local stores for a package of healthy foods:
- Sagkeeng Superstore
- Mamaweenong's Gas and Convenience
PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19, classes and groups will be done virtually over Zoom. In-person meetings and groups will be limited.
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How to Join
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If you are interested in attending either Prenatal Classes or the Postnatal & Breastfeeding Support Group, please contact:
Laurie Morrisseau - CPNP Coordinator Ph: (204) 367-9990 ext. 210 Email: [email protected] |
