New manual:
Through the Eyes of a Child - First Nation Children's Environmental Health 

Developed by the Union of Ontario Indians, Anishinabek Health Secretariat with support from the Best Start Resource Centre, 2009.

This manual looks at some of the environmental issues that are affecting First Nation children on and off reserve. The information provided is intended to support service providers in addressing the environmental health concerns of their clients in a manner that is culturally sensitive and strength based. The manual includes background information, the impact on First Nation children, information about First Nation initiatives, recommended strategies, and parent handouts. 

The manual can be downloaded at no cost from either of these websites:
www.anishinabek.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=116&Itemid=32 (see link at bottom of page)
www.beststart.org/resources/env_action/index.html (see top resource)

Manuals are $12.95 each, plus shipping and handling. To order, email [log in to unmask]


Wendy Burgoyne
Health Promotion Consultant
Best Start: Ontario's Maternal, Newborn
and Early Child Development Resource Centre
Health Nexus / Nexus Santé
Box 698, 96 Broadway Ave
Wawa, ON, POS IKO
Tel: 1-705-856-2997
or 1-800-397-9567 x2279
Fax: 1-705-856-1320
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