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Program: Medical Building  
Organization: Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation
Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-484-2339
Fax: 807-484-2789
Address:
c/o c/o Health Services
PO Box 437 c/o Health Services
Nestor Falls, ON
P0X 1K0
Street Address:
Medical Building 701 Ketemiikana Dr
Ojibways Of Onigaming First Nation
 
Location:
  • Operates as a health services centre for the community of Onigaming
  • Co-located at the Multi-Purpose facility with the Onigaming Band Office but has separate entrance and parking
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm


Alt Payday Fri 9 am-12 noon
Public Contacts: Dorothy Copenace - Community Health Representative
807-484-2339 * dorothy.copenace@onigaming.ca
Hazel Copenace - Health Director
807-484-2339 * hazel.copenace@onigaming.ca
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council (AKRC)
  • Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)
  • Treaty #3


Provides services that promote physical and mental health for community members
  • Coordinates appointments for community members with visiting physician from Kenora once per week
  • Coordinates visits with nurse practitioner and other health professionals from Health Access Centre in Fort Frances
  • Provides health awareness, education and prevention workshops and seminars
  • Coordinates clinics in areas that may include Diabetes, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases
  • Coordinates monthly foot care sessions through visiting specialists once per month
  • Identifies and attempts to correct health hazards
Addresses individual health care needs by providing:
  • Intake services to determine health care needs of individual
  • Referrals to appropriate health care providers based on information in the intake assessment
  • Advocacy on behalf of individual with other health professionals
  • Coordination of one-on-one pre-natal care with the community health nurse
  • Home visits to the sick, elderly, new mothers and persons with health care needs
  • Assistance with coordinating local and long distance travel arrangements for medical appointments

Maternal Child Health - Supports for pregnant women and families with infants * counselling to discuss breastfeeding, nutrition, safety, child development, and parenting

Medical Transportation Program - Coordinates medical transportation services and assists with medical appointments in other communities

Fees: None
Application: Requires booked appointments
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibwe interpretation available upon request
Area Served:
Onigaming First Nation  
See Also: Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples

This information was last completely updated on August 25, 2025

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"About Us"
Tribal Council: Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council
Provincial Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3
Reserve is approximately 113 km N of Fort Frances off Hwy 71 near Nestor Falls