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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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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 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
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
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Application:
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Individuals can apply by contacting the office
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Bearskin Lake First Nation aged 16-65 years
Individuals and families who:
- 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
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Cree, Oji-Cree, available upon request
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Area Served:
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Bearskin Lake First Nation
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