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Address:
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PO Box 414
Morson, ON
P0W 1J0
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Street Address:
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410 Anishinabe Way
Mishkosiminiziibiing/Big Grassy First Nation
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Location:
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- Band Office is located at Anishinabe Way in the community of Mishkosiminiziibiing
- Community is 130 km NW of Fort Frances, off Hwy 621 along SE shores of Lake of the Woods
- Consists of six reserves: Big Grassy River 35G, whi
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Band Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Alternate Fri: 9 am-12 noon
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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 Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation
- Tribal Council: Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council
(AKRC)Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)Treaty #3
Functions as the governing office 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:
- 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 town of Rainy River
- Hospital services also available in Fort Frances at LaVerendrye Hospital
- Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Treaty #3 Police; call 1-888-310-1122 for police services to be dispatched to reserve
- Administers the Pegamigaabo School for students from JK to Grade 8 which houses the community library
- Offers the Esiniiwab Health Centre and a fitness centre with a full complement of equipment
- Offers Zig's Convenience Store for smaller items and J&J General Store in neighboring community of Naongashiing for a wider variety
- Community members conduct most shopping in nearby Morson, Rainy River and Fort Frances
- Operates Assabaska Ojibway Heritage Park
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Mishkosiminiziibiing 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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Big Grassy River First Nation
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