Welcome to Tikinagan Child & Family Services. Founded by our Chiefs and Elders, we live and work in 30 First Nations in Northwestern Ontario. In partnership with these communities, our role is to mentor young parents, support families and protect children
For a decade, Harvey Kakegamic devoted a lot of his time advocating for Tikinagan Child & Family Services. Much of that as cochair then as chair for the agency's board. He also, until very recently, held a band councillor position in his home community of Sandy Lake.Family advocate Moses Fiddler will be missedMoses Fiddler fathered 12 children. He knew how to survive off the land. And he fed his family by hunting, trapping and fishing.
For a decade, Harvey Kakegamic devoted a lot of his time advocating for Tikinagan Child & Family Services. Much of that as cochair then as chair for the agency's board. He also, until very recently, held a band councillor position in his home community of Sandy Lake.Family advocate Moses Fiddler will be missedMoses Fiddler fathered 12 children. He knew how to survive off the land. And he fed his family by hunting, trapping and fishing.
Wemindji is a community located on the east coast of James Bay in Northern Quebec with a current population of 1,267 residents. Within our growing village you will find a multitude of services available including Health Care, Public Safety, Fire Department, Police Services, Social Services, Elementary and High School as well as Adult Education and Daycare. Wemindji is a unique community that you must experience for yourself.
Wemindji, from wiimin uchii meaning ''red ochre mountain'' in Cree formerly known as Old Factory, a little island 25 kilometres south of the current location. Wemindji has been relocated since 1958 and sits at the mouth of the Maquatua River on the east coa
The Porcupine Health Unit has been helping people from Timmins to Moosonee and from Hearst to Matheson do that for over 70 years. We help through a variety of relevant and accessible programs and services. Over 120 staff in nine different offices deliver these programs and services. They include dental hygienists, speech-language pathologists, geneticists, nurse practitioners, public health nutritionists, dietitians, inspectors, public health nurses and health promoters. Whether we do it through our own work or working with our many partners throughout the area, we're here to help.