Ontario Native Women's Association - Thunder Bay

Application

Call for information

Eligibility / Target Population

Indigenous women and their families living with diabetes or at-risk

Fees

None

Contacts

Robert Fenton - Community Worker
807-623-3442 poste 8579

Languages

English

Accessibility

Partially Accessible

Accessibility Note

Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- Accessible from street level but no automatic push button; Washroom -- Accessible

Description of Services

Supports Indigenous women and their families living with pre-diabetes or diabetes

Offers a wide range of community-based, culturally appropriate activities and services that are focused on education and prevention of diabetes
Offers education and self-management support to fit an individual's lifestyle

Services include:

Basic foot care information sessions
Educational activities and workshops on different topics, such as healthy eating, self care, cooking, and foot care
Information about traditional foods
Information sessions on gestational diabetes

Indigenous Diabetes Education