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Address:
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PO Box 1850
Kenora, ON
P9N 3X8
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Street Address:
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Golf Course Rd
Wauzhushk Onigum/Rat Portage First Nation
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Location:
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- Band Office is located at the end of Golf Course Rd in Wauzhushk Onigum Nation
- Situated just past the Walmart Store and Kenora Golf Club
- Community is 2 miles SE of Kenora off Hwy 17E and Golf Course Rd, along N shore of Lake o
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
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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 Wauzhushk Onigum Nation- Tribal Council: Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council
(AKRC)Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)Treaty #3
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
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Application:
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Individuals can apply by contacting the office
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Wauzhushk Onigum 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
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, available upon request
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Area Served:
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Anishinabe of Wauzhushk Onigum
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