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 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.
Manuals are $12.95 each, plus shipping and handling. To order, email mcllau@anishinabek.ca
Available inPDF.
 

 


 Playing it safe: Environmental Risks to Child Health - Poster
Best Start Resource Centre, 2007, in collaboration with the Canadian Partnership for Children's Health and Environment (CPCHE).
Colour poster 36 x 43 cm, about environmental risks to child health.
Available in print and PDF.
 

 

 Environmental Risks to Preconception, Prenatal and Child Health
Best Start Resource Centre, 2007, in collaboration with the Canadian
Partnership for Children's Health and Environment (CPCHE).
Developed for the Forum series "Playing it Safe: Service Provider Strategies to Reduce Environmental Risks to Child Health" in collaboration with the Canadian Partnership for Children's Health and Environment (CPCHE), this bulletin provides information on key Canadian resources on environmental risks to child health.
Available in PDF. English only.
 

 


 Playing it Safe : Service Provider Strategies to Reduce Environmental Risks to Preconception, Prenatal and Child Health
Best Start Resource Centre, 2006, in collaboration with the Canadian
Partnership for Children's Health and Environment (CPCHE).
This manual will guide service providers to promising strategies to address
environmental risks to preconception, prenatal and child health.
Available in print and PDF.
Part 1 (2.82MB)
Part 2 (2.19MB)
Single file download (4.97MB)
 

 


 Audit Form: Environmental Health Childproofing Checklist
Appendix B of the manual "Playing it Safe", developed by the Best Start
Resource Centre, 2006, in collaboration with the Canadian Partnership for
Children's Health and Environment (CPCHE).
This tool can be used as an audit form, checklist or quiz. It is a useful
tool for assessing environmental risks to child health in locations
frequented by families with young children.
Available in PDF or as a part of the "Playing it safe" manual listed above.
 

 


 Child Health and the Environment - A Primer
Developed by the Canadian Partnership for Children's Health and Environment and partially funded by Best Start, 2005.
Specific focus on chemical and toxic exposures. Explains why children are more vulnerable to contaminants than adults; the major health effects of concern to children in Canada; the toxic exposures of greatest concern; what is being done internationally and in Canada; and practical childproofing actions that people can take to protect their children.
Available in PDF.
 

 


 Playing it Safe: Childproofing for Environmental Health - Brochure
Developed by the Canadian Partnership for Children's Health and Environment
Explains why children are more vulnerable to contaminants than adults; the major health effects of concern to children in Canada; and practical childproofing actions that people can take to protect their children.
Available in PDF.
 

 

 
 
Related Best Start Displays
Environmental risks to child health
A 6' x 3' display about environmental risks to preconception, prenatal and child health.
 
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