Maternal Child Health

Maternal Child Health

Supporting Families, Honouring Culture, Nurturing Future Generations

"Every new breath is a connection to the ancestors, and every child is the future of our Communities"

The Maternal Child Health Program is dedicated to supporting Indigenous women, birthers, children, and families throughout pregnancy, childbirth, early parenting, childhood development and throughout reproductive life. We provide culturally-rooted, family-centered services that promote health, wellness, and strong connections to culture, language, community, and identity.


Our program recognizes that healthy pregnancies, healthy children, and healthy families are strengthened when care is grounded in Indigenous knowledge, ceremony, traditions, and values. We walk alongside families to support their unique journeys, empowering parents and caregivers with the resources, education, and encouragement needed to help children thrive.


We strive to create welcoming and inclusive spaces where families feel respected, supported, and connected. We believe families are the experts in their own lives and support informed choices that reflect their values and goals.

Services Provided

  • Midwifery Program

    Midwives provide culturally-centered, family-led care throughout pregnancy, birth, the early parenting journey and reproductive years. The midwives at Giishkaandago’Ikwe Health Services blend traditional knowledge and practices with modern health care nurturing the physical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural well-being of the whole family. 


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  • Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program

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


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  • Milk Medicine

    The Milk Medicine Coordinator plays a vital role in offering and connecting families with culturally safe, compassionate, and practical lactation support, assessment and referrals and can provide support.


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  • Mobile Clinic

    Bringing care closer to home for pregnant people, babies, children, and families.


    The Mobile Maternal Child Health Program provides health services, education, and support in Communities to help families thrive from pregnancy through early childhood. Our goal is to support healthy pregnancies, healthy children, and strong families by providing accessible care and services where families live. 

Bundle of Care

We offer wholistic Family Support including, but not limited to:

  • Prenatal and postpartum support
  • Prenatal classes and education
  • Well-baby visits
  • Maternal and infant health education and assessments
  • Child growth and development monitoring
  • Chest/Breastfeeding and infant feeding support
  • Parenting education and guidance
  • Home visits and family outreach
  • Referrals to health, social, and community services
  • Cultural programming, ceremony, Traditional Medicine, and land-based activities
  • Traditional Teachings and Elder support
  • Advocacy and navigation of health care systems
  • Health promotion, education and prevention programs


Services are provided at home, in the community, mobile clinic, in office or where best meets the needs of the family.

Accessing Services:

The Maternal Child Health Program accepts referrals from anyone and are available to answer questions related to services.


For more information, please call:

  • (807)274-2042
  • Or use the contact form below

Contact Form

To make a referral:

  • Call (807)274-2042 ext 5273
  • Fax: (807)274-1064
  • Or use the referral form below
Get Referral Form

Who is Eligible?

Individuals and families registered to or residing in the 10 Anishinaabeg Communities of Southern Treaty 3 served by Giishkaandago’Ikwe Health Services.