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Program: Extended Health Benefits  
Organization: Mitaanjigamiing First Nation
Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-274-2188
Fax: 807-274-4774
Email: welfare@mitaanjigamiing.ca
Website: mitaanjigamiing.ca/social-services/
Address:
PO Box 609
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M9
Street Address:
108 Main St
Mitaanjigamiing First Nation
 
Location:
  • Band Office is located at Main St in the community of Mitannjigamiing First Nation
  • Community is 56 km NE of Fort Frances off Hwy 17 onto Hwy 611, on shores of Stanjikoming Bay on Rainy Lake
  • Consists of 2 reserves; the main reser
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Band Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Public Contacts: Joel Calder - Welfare Administrator
807-274-6078 Ext 258 * welfare@mitaanjigamiing.ca
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Mitaanjigamiing First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Pwi-di-goo-zing Ne-yaa-zhing Advisory Services
  • Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)
  • Treaty #3


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 Mitaanjigamiing 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: Ojibway, upon request
Area Served:
Mitaanjigamiing First Nation  
See Also: Financial Assistance for People with Disabilities

This information was last completely updated on June 17, 2025

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Updated June 17, 2025
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