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Pictured here is three-and-a-half-year-old Bryce Martin enjoying his oranges and cereal during snack time at the new Abinoojii Gamig Childcare and Family Centre. The facility opened its doors earlier this week, and will house several UNFC programs geared to families. – Merna Emara photo
On Monday the new Abinoojii Gamig Family Centre opened in their new location on 821 McIrvine Rd. This new facility will house the Zaagi’idiwin Headstart Program, Prenatal Nutrition Program, CAP-C (Family Support) Program and Healthy Babies and the Healthy Children Program.
Sheila McMahon, executive director at the United Native Friendship Centre (UNFC), said they will not be having their grand opening just yet due to COVID-19 restrictions. Despite not being able to celebrate, Sheila said she is happy to see this project come to fruition amidst a pandemic.