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Program: Extended Health Benefits  
Organization: Webequie First Nation
Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-353-6531
Fax: 807-353-1218
Email: info@webequie.ca
Website: www.webequie.ca
Address:
c/o c/o Band Office
PO Box 268 c/o Band Office
Webequie, ON
P0T 3A0
Street Address:
Band Office
Webequie First Nation
 
Location:
  • Band Office is located in the heart of the community of Webequie First Nation
  • Community is approximately 250 km NE of Pickle Lake, 540 km N of Thunder Bay, on the northern peninsula of Eastwood Island in Winisk Lake
  • Consists of
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm- 5 pm
Public Contacts: Ida Troutlake - Band Administrator
807-353-6531 Ext 230 * idat@webequie.ca
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Webequie First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Matawa First Nations Management
  • 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 Webequie 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: Oji-Cree, available upon request
Area Served:
Webequie First Nation  
See Also: Financial Assistance for People with Disabilities

This information was last completely updated on July 22, 2025

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