The Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP) aims to improve the health of pregnant women, new mothers and their babies.

Giishkaandago’Ikwe Health Services Community Health Nurses administer the program in Mishkosiminiziibiing, Chima'aganing, Mitaanjigamiing, Zhingwaako Zaaga' Igan, Ojibways of Onigaming, Nigigoonsiminikaaning, Manidoo Baa Witi Gong, and Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing.

Couchiching and Naicatchewenin administer the CPNP directly.

Services Provided:

• Eligible families can access milk coupons redeemable for 2 litres of milk or 1 litre of lactose free milk or dairy alternative and nutrition vouchers for area grocery stores to support healthy nutrition.

Accessing services:

For more information, please call: 

Your Community Health Nurse

Giishkaandago’Ikwe Health Services at 807-274-2042 ext. 5273

OR

Couchiching: 807-274-3228

Naicatchewenin: 807-486-3407

Who is Eligible?

To be eligible you must currently be pregnant; and/or the parent or caregiver of a child under the age of 2 years old; and residing in one of the ten Southern treaty Three communities served by Gishkaandago’Ikwe Health Services.