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Program: National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program  
Organization: Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation
Band Office
Medical Building
Phone Numbers: 807-484-2339
Fax: 807-484-2432
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: Doug Sinclair - Addictions Worker
807-484-2339 * nnadap@onigaming.ca
Hazel Copenace - Health Director
807-484-2339 * hazel.copenace@onigamig.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 and support for individuals and families struggling with addiction issues
  • Offers Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings when required
  • Provides transportation to all meetings and workshops upon request
Prevention
  • Provides public seminars/meetings to raise community awareness of problematic alcohol, drug use and gambling
  • Holds educational sessions in schools
  • Coordinates cultural and spiritual events
Intervention
  • Facilitates recreational activities and social events
  • Provides individual and group discussions
  • Offers cultural and spiritual gatherings
Aftercare Services
Provides the following services aimed at preventing problematic alcohol and drug use problems from reoccurring:
  • Counselling, sharing circles and support groups
  • Regular phone calls and home visits
  • Referrals to Band services, social services, detoxification and treatment centres and medical assistance

Fees: None
Application: Transportation requests should be made at least 1 day prior to event
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation struggling with/affected by addictions issues
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibwe, available upon request
Area Served:
Ojibways of Onigaming  
See Also: Addiction Education and Prevention
Addiction Support Groups
Alcohol and Drug Addiction Assessment and Treatment
Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples
Problem Gambling

This information was last completely updated on August 25, 2025

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