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Program: Extended Health Benefits  
Organization: Naicatchewenin First Nation
Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-486-3407
Fax: 807-486-3704
Website: www.naicatcheweninfirstnation.ca
Address:
PO Box 15 RR 1
Devlin, ON
P0W 1C0
Street Address:
RR 1
La Vallée
 
Location:
  • Band Office is located in the community of Naicatchewenin First Nation
  • Community is W of Fort Frances along Hwy 11 and 50 km N of Devlin on Hwy 613
  • Community consists of 3 reserves: Agency 1
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Band Office: Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9 am-2:30 pm
Public Contacts: Melissa Smith - Ontario Works Manager
807-486-3407 Ext 207 * owmanager@nwbay.ca
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Naicatchewenin 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 Naicatchewenin 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:
Naicatchewenin First Nations  
See Also: Financial Assistance for People with Disabilities

This information was last completely updated on June 26, 2025

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Updated June 26, 2025
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