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Program: Extended Health Benefits  
Organization: Wunnumin Lake First Nation
Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-442-2559
Fax: 807-442-2627
Website: www.wunnumin.ca
Address:
c/o c/o Band Office
PO Box 105 c/o Band Office
Wunnumin Lake, ON
P0V 2Z0
Street Address:
Band Office Main Rd
Wunnumin Lake First Nation
 
Location:
  • Band Office is located at Main Rd in the community of Wunnumin Lake First Nation
  • Community is approx 360 km NE of Sioux Lookout, on W shores of Wunnumin Lake and 40 km E of Kingfisher Lake First Nation
  • Consists of 2 reserves, th
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm, Sep-Jun


Mon-Fri 10 am-3 pm, Jul-Aug
Public Contacts: Margaret Whitehead - Ontario Works Administrator
807-442-2559 Ext 1006 * margaretw@wunnumin.ca
Joyce Angees - Band Administrator
807-442-2559 Ext 1021 * joycea@wunnumin.ca
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Wunnumin Lake 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 Wunnumin Lake 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:
Wunnumin Lake First Nation  
See Also: Financial Assistance for People with Disabilities

This information was last completely updated on November 14, 2024

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Updated November 14, 2024
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