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Program: Chief's Council  
Organization: Shibogama First Nations Council
Phone Numbers: 807-737-2662
Fax: 807-737-1583
Email: reception@shib.ca
Website: www.shibogama.on.ca/
Address:
PO Box 449
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1A5
Street Address:
81 King St
Sioux Lookout
 
Location:
  • Located at King St in downtown Sioux Lookout
  • Closest intersection is at King St and 6th Ave
  • Situated one block N of Sioux Lookout Post Office
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Public Contacts: Esther Monias - Receptionist
807-737-2662 Ext 2221 * estherm@shib.ca
Matthew Angees - Executive Director
807-737-2662 Ext 2280 * matthewa@shib.ca
Service Description: Serves as a non-political, regional Chiefs Council which provides support services to five First Nation communities

  • Provides governance, political support, technical advisory, community development support and advocacy to member First Nations in their quest to build self-sufficient communities
  • Promotes Indigenous recognition and cultural awareness of the member First Nations
  • Consists of Chiefs and representatives from each community
  • Provides services for a collective on-reserve population of approximately 2,872 individuals
  • Serves five First Nations, all located within Treaty #9
  • Delivers programs and services in the areas of administration, finance, economic development, education, health and technical services through local community government
  • Participates in and co-hosts the annual Northern Ontario First Nations Environment Conference (NOFNEC) with several other Tribal Councils

  • Fees: None
    Application: Services are delivered to community members at the local level (Band Office)
    Eligibility / Target Population: Must belong to one of the member First Nations within the Shibogama First Nations Council territory
    Languages: English
    Language Notes: Oji-Cree; available upon request
    Area Served:
    Kasabonika Lake First Nation, Kingfisher First Nation, Wapekeka First Nation, Wawakapewin First Nation, and Wunnumin Lake First Nation  
    See Also: Advocacy and Social Action for Indigenous Peoples
    Government Services - Federal and Provincial

    This information was last completely updated on June 11, 2025

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