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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
Offers a variety of programming to support expecting parents and families with young childrenPrograms support healthy pregnancies, child development and family livingProgram participants are provided access to:- Emergency food, if required
- Facilitated parenting groups
- Free clothing exchange
- Home visits post birth to offer support to new mothers
- Home visits pre birth to prepare family for new arrival
- Indoor playground
- Prenatal food supplements
- Prenatal nutrition groups
Note: Transportation and child care is available to all participants
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Application:
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- Program registration required
- Requires prior arrangements for home visits
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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- Members of McDowell Lake First Nation
- Expectant parents and families with children younger than 6 years of age
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Oji-Cree; available upon request
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Area Served:
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McDowell Lake First Nation
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