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Address:
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c/o c/o Band Office
PO Box 323 c/o Band Office
Pikangikum, ON
P0V 2L0
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Street Address:
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Band Office
Pikangikum First Nation
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Location:
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- Band Office is located in the community of Pikangikum First Nation
- Community is approx 100 km NW of Red Lake, on E shores of Pikangikum Lake at the Berens River
- Consists of 1 main reserve with a land area of approx 18 sq km, kn
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Thu 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm; Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
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Service Description:
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Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Pikangikum First Nation- Tribal Council: Independent First Nations Alliance (IFNA)
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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
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Application:
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Individuals can apply by contacting the office
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Pikangikum 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
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Languages:
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English * Ojibwe
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, available upon request
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Area Served:
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Pikangikum First Nation
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