Friday, June 18, 2010

TBHU and Dilico team up for early learning education

A new early learning program is being launched in three area first nation communities.  The Thunder Bay District Health Unit and Dilico Anishinabek Family Care have teamed up for the Nitam Giigadowin program. Health Unit Spokesperson Cathy Ferrel says they want to reach out to first nation communities and hopes they'll walk away with a better understanding of first nation culture. The program will teach speech and language skills to young children. The project will be available in Ginoogaming, Fort William, and Long Lake First Nations.