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Program: Extended Health Benefits  
Organization: Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation
Band Office
Education Centre - Ontario Works
Phone Numbers: 807-481-2536
Fax: 807-481-2511
Email: ontarioworks@nigigoonsiminikaaning.ca
Website: www.nigigoonsiminikaaning.ca
Address:
c/o c/o Education Department
PO Box 68 c/o Education Department
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M5
Street Address:
Education Centre
Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation
 
Location:
  • Education Centre is located in the community of Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation
  • Addresses education issues and serves as the location for adult education through Seven Generations
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm


Payday Fri bi-weekly 8:30 am-2 pm
Public Contacts: Drake Crosson - Ontario Works Coordinator
807-481-2536 * ontarioworks@nigigoonsiminikaaning.ca
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Nigigoonsiminikaaning 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 Nigigoonsiminikaaning 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:
Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation  
See Also: Financial Assistance for People with Disabilities

This information was last completely updated on June 20, 2025

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