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Program: Extended Health Benefits  
Organization: Deer Lake First Nation
Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-775-2141
Fax: 807-775-2220
Website: www.deerlake.firstnation.ca
Address:
c/o c/o Deer Lake Band Office
Box 39 c/o Deer Lake Band Office
Deer Lake, ON
P0V 1N0
Street Address:
Deer Lake Band Office
Deer Lake First Nation
 
Location:
  • Community is located 180 km N of Red Lake on NE shore of Deer Lake
  • Reserve is only accessible by air year-round at Deer Lake Airport and a seasonal winter road from Pickle Lake, via the Northern Ontario Resource Trail and through North S
Accessibility: Partially Accessible    Partially Accessible
Accessibility Notes: Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- Accessible with side ramp but no automatic push button doors; Washroom -- Not accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Public Contacts: Amy Rae - Ontario Works Administrator
807-775-2141
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Deer Lake First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs
  • Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)
  • Treaty #5


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 may apply by contacting the office
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Deer Lake First Nation 16-65 years of age

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: Cree, Oji-Cree; available upon request
Area Served:
Deer Lake First Nation  
See Also: Financial Assistance for People with Disabilities

This information was last completely updated on August 26, 2025

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Updated August 26, 2025
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