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Address:
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PO Box 335 RR 1
Morson, ON
P0W 1J0
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Street Address:
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AON Administration Building
Anishinaabeg Of Naongashiing/Big Island First Nation
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Location:
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- Community is along SE shores of Lake of the Woods, 70 km N of town of Rainy River on Hwy 621
- Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing consists of: the most populated reserve Saug-A-Gaw-Sing 1 (under 1 square mi in size), Big Island 31D, Big Isla
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Band Office: Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9 am-1 pm
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Service Description:
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Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Anishnaabeg of Naongashiing- Tribal Council: Independent
- Political Territorial Organization: Grand
Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)Treaty #3
Functions as the governing centre for the community; oversees all community programs, services and facilities
Activities and services for community members also include but are not limited to the following: - Conducts business affairs in nearby towns of Morson and Rainy River
- Child and Family Services worker on-reserve provided through Weech-it-te-win Child and Family Services in Fort Frances
- Hospital and ambulance services available in Rainy River
- Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Treaty #3 Police; call 1-888-310-1122 for police services to be dispatched to reserve
- Offers employment for community members in trapping, fishing and forestry industries; seasonal employment available in summer resorts near community
- Owns and operates the largest commercial fishing license quota in Treaty #3
- Receives several radio stations, high-speed Internet and several newspapers
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing First Nation
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, available upon request
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Area Served:
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Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing
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