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Here are some links to many resources located on the Internet that have some great information on everything from child health to traditional food, art and stories.

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These links will bring you to websites outside of the Ka:nen Our Children Our Future Website.

Aboriginal Resources
Government Resources
Pregnancy and Parenting
Health & Wellness
Food & Nutrition
Youth Issues

For Educators & Providers
General Aboriginal Links
Child Friendly Web Sites
Women's Issues
Child Safety


Aboriginal Resources

Northern Ontario Wildflower
Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada
Anishinabek Nation
Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services
Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres
Metis Nation of Ontario
Aboriginal Healing Foundation
Native Women's Association of Canada
Traditional Teachings around Drums

ABORIGINAL LANGUAGE LINKS
An Ojibway Language Word List
Native Languages of the Americas: Ojibway
Online Language Learning Module

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Government Resources

Health Canada Online
Government of Ontario
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Aboriginal Health Network
Health Canada - Advisories, Warnings and Recalls
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and the Justice System

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Pregnancy and Parenting

Free Aggression Resources To Help Parents Cope - by Invest In Kids
Growing Healthy Kids
Stop It Now! - A site that aims to stop child abuse.
AWARE - Action on Women's Additions - Research and Development (Resources)
Pregnancy Calendar - A day to day, week to week Pregnancy Guide
Best Start - Ontario's Maternal Newborn and Early Child Development Resource Centre

RESOURCES FOR HEALTHY WEIGHT GAIN DURING PREGNANCY
Background Document for Health Professional - Gestational Weight Gain
Healthy Weight Gain During Pregnancy Handout
Pregnancy Weight Gain Calculator
Canada's Food Guide - Meals for Pregnant Women


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Health and Wellness

WebMD
Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse
National Aboriginal Health Organization
First Nation Information Project

CHILDHOOD OBESITY
Canadian Living: 5 Steps to Help Prevent Childhood Obesity
Canadian Obesity Network
Childhood Obesity Foundation
Healthy Ontario
Childhood Obesity and the Role of the Government of Canada
Childhood Obesity - Mayo Clinic

DIABETES
National Aboriginal Diabetes Association
First Nations & Inuit Health - Health Canada
Southern Ontario Aboriginal Diabetes Initiative

HEALTHY LIVING
Children's Fitness Tax Credit
Canada's Physical Activity Guides
Healthy Canadians - Your Source For A Healthier Lifestyle
PHAC - Healthy Living Unit - Physical Activity Guides

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Food and Nutrition

Canada's Food Guide - First Nations, Inuit and Metis
Breakfast For Learning - Resources to help with community kitchen/nutrition programs.
Centre for Indigenous Peoples' Nutrition and Environment
Healthy Eating for Aboriginals at-risk for Diabetes
Best Start - Nutrition Resources
Eat Right Ontario
Dieticians of Canada

DIABETIC RECIPIES
Diabetic Recipes Sugar-Free Recipes and Low-Carb Recipes at CooksRecipes.com
Diabetic Recipes from DLife.com
Diabetic Recipes from WorldFamousRecipes.org
Healthy Recipes from the Food Network
Diabetic Recipes from AllRecipes.com
Diabetic Recipes from RecipeZaar.com
Recipes made from Murray Sugar Free Cookies
Diabetic Recipes from RecipeGoldmine.com

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Women's Issues

Aboriginal Women and Family Violence (MS Word Document) - Also in Powerpoint

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For Educators & Providers

National Network of CAPC and CPNP Projects
Canadian Association of Family Resource Programs - Free Resources for parents and educators
National Project Fund Directory of Resources - PHAC
Encyclopedia on Early Childhood Development
Putting Health Promotion into Action: A Resource for Early Learning and Child Care Settings(PDF Format)
Reaching IN...Reaching OUT - Promoting Resilience in Young Children (PDF Format)
Free Preschool Worksheets For Early Childhood Education
Checklists for Children and Education
Early Childhood Learning - Tools for Aboriginal Communities
Canada's Food Guide - Educators and Communicators
Mind Tools - Essential skills for an excellent career

HELP WITH QUITTING SMOKING
NIICHRO - Helping Pregnant Mother's and New Mother's Quit Smoking
Video/Manual Educational Package for Helping Women with the Stages in Smoking Cessation
Expecting to Quit - A Best Practices Review of Smoking Cessation Interventions for Pregnant and Postpartum Girls and Women

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General Aboriginal Links

Index of Native American Resources on the Internet
Native American Resources
Turtle Island Native Network
Village of First Nations

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Child Friendly Web Pages

Mamamedia
Yuckiest Site on the Internet!
Yahoo Kids - Kid Friendly Search Engine
Claus.com
Nick Jr. Playtime
Aboriginal Canada Portal
Kids Com Jr.
PBS Kids
Fun School - Games
Scholastic
INAC - Kids' Stop
The Premier's Kid Zone
Kids Internet Public Library
About Kids Health

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Youth Issues

The Aboriginal Youth Network
The Honouring Life Network - Youth Suicide Prevention Resources

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Child Safety

Kids' Health and Safety - Government of Canada website
Safe Kids Canada - Tools and Resources
Choosing the Right Car Seat for Your Child
Child Safe Canada
Home: Is Your Child Safe?
Wise Kids Online - Promoting Positive and Safe Internet Use
Injury Prevention for Kids - Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Ontario Injury Prevention Resource Centre
Think First
Safe Kids Canada Resources
Caring For Kids - Child and Youth health information from Canada's paediatric experts

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