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Waswanipi
Cree title (syllabics)
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- Ambulance
- Fire Department
- Medical Emergency
- Non Emergency Contact Number
- Police Emergency
- Public Safety
- Youth Protection
Waswanipi Community Miyupimaatisiiun Centre (CMC)
ᐧᐋᔅᐧᐋᓂᐲ ᒥᔫᐱᒫᑎᓰᐅᑲᒥᒄ
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General hours
Sun: Open for emergencies
Mon - Thu: 9:00-17:00* Hours subject to statutory holidays
Fri: 9:00-15:00* Hours subject to statutory holidays
Sat: Open for emergencies
Current Services are services offered in all communities of Eeyou Istchee when you call or arrive at your CMC.
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Awash services improve the well-being of pregnant women, infants and young children (birth to 9 years old), and their families through a culturally safe and integrated services approach.
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Uschiniichisuu services improve the health and well-being of youth by providing services in communities, clinics and schools, and by addressing developmental needs in the transition to adulthood.
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Chishaayiiyuu services improve the health and well-being of adults over the age of 30 by offering appropriate services in communities, CMCs and MSDCs.
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Dental professionals address oral health needs, including cleaning teeth, filling cavities, extracting teeth, providing dentures, performing root canals, attaching crowns and carrying out orthodontic work.
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Pharmacy services, staffed by professional pharmacists and assistant pharmacists, deliver prescribed medications to clients. As of June 1, 2022 delivery will be available for vulnerable clients (homecare, dialysis and home hemodialysis, disability).
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Home care is a set of services to help you or your loved one live safely and comfortably at home.
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The Department of Youth Protection aims to ensure the safety of all children under 18 years of age in Eeyou Istchee.
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Maanuuhiikuu is responsible for planning and organizing mental health services across Eeyou Istchee and off-Territory as needed.
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Waswanipi Multi-Service Day Centre (MSDC)
ᐧᐋᔅᐧᐋᓂᐲ ᓇᓈᐦᑯ ᐧᐄᒋᐦᐄᐧᐁᐅᑲᒥᒄ
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General hours
Sun: Closed
Mon - Fri: 9:00-17:00* Hours subject to statutory holidays
Sat: Closed
Nanaahkuu Wiichihiiweukamikw / Multi-Service Day Centre (MDSC) is a place for people to gather, to heal, and to learn.
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Allied Health refers to those areas that affect health and well-being, but which lie outside medical services. The Allied Health team works with medical professionals to address health problems and to maintain health and well-being.
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Ashuukin Services (Waswanipi) is a family, home and community-like environment for semi-autonomous individuals (individuals with loss of personal autonomy and increased healthcare and psychosocial needs).
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Robin's Nest (Waswanipi)
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Sun - Sat: All day open
Robin’s Nest shelter offers a safe haven for women and children experiencing domestic violence. They provide healing methods based on Cree traditions and values, while respecting individual beliefs.
Local Governance
Eleanor Gull
Local director
Jonathan Sutherland
Board member
CMC Updates
For the latest updates from Waswanipi clinic, please visit the Waswanipi CMC Facebook page.
Waswanipi is the most southern Cree community, located near Highway 113 about 90 km west of Chibougamau.