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Program: Extended Health Benefits  
Organization: Mishkeegogamang First Nation
Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-928-2414
Fax: 807-928-2077
Website: www.mishkeegogamang.ca
Address:
Mishkeegogamang Band Office General Delivery
Osnaburgh, ON
P0V 2H0
Street Address:
1 First Nation St
Mishkeegogamang
 
Location:
  • Community is on Hwy 599, approx 20 km S of Pickle Lake on shores of Lake St Joseph
  • Consists of 2 reserves; Osnaburgh 63A Indian Reserve and a larger Osnaburgh 63B Indian Reserve
  • Mishkeegogamang also consists of several separate
Accessibility Notes: Not accessible
Hours: Band Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Mishkeegogamang First Nation
  • Independent First Nation (not part of a Tribal Council)
  • Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)
  • Treaty #9


Provides various health benefits to individuals and families with high health costs

Benefits are determined based on need and may include:
  • basic dental care
  • diabetic supplies
  • eyeglasses
  • hearing aids
  • prescription drugs
  • surgical supplies and dressings
  • transportation for medical appointments

Fees: None
Application: Individuals can apply by contacting the office
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Mishkeegogamang First Nation 16-65 years of age

  • were eligible for Ontario Works in the previous months, or

  • are no longer eligible for Ontario Works because they received a payment for loss of income under the 1986-1990 Hepatitis C Settlement Agreement
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibway, available upon request
Area Served:
Mishkeegogamang First Nation  
See Also: Financial Assistance for People with Disabilities

This information was last completely updated on November 15, 2024

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