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Address:
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c/o c/o Band Office
PO Box 25 c/o Band Office
Bearskin Lake, ON
P0V 1E0
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Street Address:
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Band Office
Bearskin Lake First Nation
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Location:
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- Community is located 400 km N of Sioux Lookout on W shores of Michikan Lake
- Reserve is only accessible by air year-round and a seasonal winter road from Windigo Lake north through Muskrat Dam
- Consists of 3 settlements all connec
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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-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Arena: Mon-Sun 4 pm-10 pm
Youth Centre: Mon-Fri 9 am-9:30 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 Bearskin Lake First Nation- Tribal Council: Windigo First Nations
- Political Territorial Organization:
Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #9
Responsible for planning, developing and implementing all social, recreational and special events for members of the community from school aged to eldersProvides recreational services at the community arena dedicated as the Roger McKay Jr Memorial ArenaOperates a community youth centre and offers the following:- Pool tables, ping pong tables and a foosball table
- Gymnasium for sports such as volleyball
- Computer room with 3 computers with Internet access
- Media equipment room for movies and games
- Workshops for children, youth and families (ie baking classes for girls)
- Use of centre for birthday parties
Coordinates and supervises a variety of programs including:- Competitive sports events for hockey, soccer and broomball
- Floor hockey nights twice a week, coordinated by Tikinagan Prevention Program
- Dances
- Movie nights
Youth Camps- Offers a youth summer camp at the log cabins on Severn Lake
- Provides a variety of recreational and cultural activities
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Application:
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Youth Camp attendance requires prior arrangements and registration
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Bearskin Lake First Nation
Youth Camp: Youth from 8-12 years of age
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Oji-Cree, available upon request
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Area Served:
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Bearskin Lake First Nation
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