Northern Health is committed to support breastfeeding-friendly spaces across northern BC.
We encourage you to prominently display the provincial breastfeeding decal (shown to the left) to show your commitment to support breastfeeding-friendly spaces.
Why Support Breastfeeding-Friendly Spaces?
- Breastfeeding is the optimal way to feed infants and is important for the well-being of children, families, and communities.
- Breastfeeding is a human right that is protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights & Freedoms (Section 15:1) and the British Columbia Human Rights Code.
- Breastfeeding-Friendly Spaces: Make Breastfeeding Your Business
What Your Organization Can Do
- Some families have experienced descrimination when breastfeeding in public.
- By displaying the provincial breastfeeding decal in your organization’s window, you are showing a welcoming attitude and support for breastfeeding.
- If you request a decal from this webpage, your location will be featured on Northern Health's list of breastfeeding-friendly spaces in northern BC.
- This list is promoted through Northern Health social media, helping to make your organization a destination for families today and into the future.
Breastfeeding-Friendly Spaces in Northern BC
- All Northern Health Locations
- Burns Lake:
- Carrier Sekani Family Services
- Carrier Sekani Family Services, Early Years Centre
- Lake Babine Nation
- Lakes District Family Enhancement Society
- Little Angels Daycare
- WKE Strong Start
- Dawson Creek:
- DC Kyokushin Karate
- Deep Physio
- Labours Eve Birth Event
- Endako:
- Endako Roadhouse
- Fort Nelson:
- Public Library
- Fort St. James:
- Nak'azdli Health Centre
- Nak'azdli Whut'en
- Fort St. John:
- Community Bridge
- Cool Beans Cafe
- Friendship Center
- Homesteader Health Foods
- Urban Systems Ltd.
- Fraser Lake:
- Autumn Services
- Hazelton:
- Starting Smart
- Hudson's Hope:
- District of Hudson’s Hope
- Kitamaat Haisla:
- Haisla Nation Council
- Kitimat:
- Child Development Centre
- The Community Development Centre
- Mackenzie:
- Counselling Services
- Public Library
- Prince George:
- Central Interior Native Health Society
- Earthside Doula Services
- Exploration Place
- Homesteader Health Foods
- JG Mackenzie
- La Leche League
- Mill's Chiropractic
- OVERhang Education Center and Climbing Gym
- Phoenix Medical Imaging
- Play Grounds Cafe
- Public Library - Bob Harkins Branch
- Public Library - Nechako Branch
- P.S. Pianos
- St. Andrews United Church
- Sun Life Financial
- Trinity United Church
- Yolks All Day
- Prince Rupert:
- Birth Support - Doula
- Pregnancy Outreach Program
- Queen Charlotte:
- Islands Wellness Society
- Quesnel:
- Child Development Centre
- Smithers:
- Little Beginnings Licensed Family Daycare
- Public Library
- Pitter Patter Boutique
- Telegraph Creek
- Tahltan Head Start
- Telkwa:
- General Store & Cafe
- Terrace:
- New Age Insights
- Spotless Drycleaning
- Terrace Women's Resource Centre Society
- Volunteer Terrace
- Vanderhoof:
- Carrier Sekani Family Services
Additional Resources
- Tip sheet: Make Breastfeeding Your Business: Welcome Families to Breastfeed Any Time, Anywhere
- Provincial breastfeeding posters: