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Address:
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c/o c/o McDowell Lake Band Office
PO Box 321 c/o McDowell Lake Band Office
Red Lake, ON
P0V 2M0
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Street Address:
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146 Howey St Unit 202
Red Lake
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Location:
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- Band Office is located at Howey St in Red Lake within Keewaytinook Okimakanak headquarters
- Reserve land is located approx 155 km NE of Red Lake on central W shore of McDowell Lake
- Consists of 1 reserve known as MacDowell Lake In
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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 McDowell Lake First Nation- Tribal Council: Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs
- Political
Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #9
Provides services that promote physical and mental health for Band members- Provides health services through a Health Director and Health Liaison
- Provides health awareness and counselling, education and prevention workshops especially in the areas of diabetes and problematic alcohol and substance use
- Coordinates clinics/workshops in areas that may include Diabetes, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases
- Offers various health initiatives through Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN)
Addresses individual health care needs by providing:- Advocacy on behalf of individual with other health professionals
- Coordination of one-on-one pre-natal care
- Home visits to the sick, elderly, new mothers and persons with health care needs
- Assistance with coordinating local and long distance travel arrangements for medical appointments
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of McDowell Lake First Nation
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretation available upon request
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Area Served:
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McDowell Lake First Nation
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