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Program: Extended Health Benefits  
Organization: Cat Lake First Nation
Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-347-2100
Fax: 807-347-2116
Email: catlakefirstnation@knet.ca
Website: www.catlakefirstnation.com/ontario-works
Address:
c/o c/o Band Office
PO Box 81 c/o Band Office
Cat Lake First Nation, ON
P0V 1J0
Street Address:
122 Back Rd W
Cat Lake First Nation
 
Location:
  • Community is 180 km N of Sioux Lookout along the north shores of the Cat Lake river system
  • Reserve is only accessible by air year-round and a seasonal winter road from Pickle Lake, via Northern Ontario Resource Trail which takes an avera
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Band Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Public Contacts: Ontario Works Administrator
807-347-2424
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Cat Lake First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Windigo First Nations 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: Contact office to apply
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Cat 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
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibway, available upon request
Area Served:
Cat Lake First Nation  
See Also: Financial Assistance for People with Disabilities

This information was last completely updated on May 8, 2025

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Updated May 8, 2025
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