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Program: Extended Health Benefits  
Organization: Wapekeka First Nation
Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-537-2315
Fax: 807-537-2336
Email: wfn@wapekeka.ca
Website: www.wapekeka.ca
Address:
c/o c/o Band Office
PO Box 2 c/o Band Office
Wapekeka, ON
P0V 1B0
Street Address:
Band Office
Wapekeka First Nation
 
Location:
  • Band Office is located in the community of Wapekeka First Nation
  • Situated near the Wapekeka Community Store
  • Community is along SE shores of Angling Lake, approx 450 km NE of Sioux Lookout, 26 km NW of Big Trout Lake
  • Co
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Public Contacts: Matthias Winter - Ontario Works Administrator
807-537-1145; 807-738-1075 * matthiasw@wapekeka.ca
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Wapakeka First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Shibogama First Nations Council
  • Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)
  • Treaty #9


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 Wapekeka 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: Oji-Cree, available upon request
Area Served:
Wapekeka First Nation  
See Also: Financial Assistance for People with Disabilities

This information was last completely updated on April 3, 2025

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Updated April 3, 2025
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