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Address:
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PO Box 160 c/o Band Office
Nestor Falls, ON
P0X 1K0
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Street Address:
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Band Office 703 Ketemiikana Dr
Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation
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Location:
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- Band Office is located at Ketemiikana Dr in the community of Onigaming, also referred to as Sabaskong
- Situated along the shores of Crow Lake
- Community is approx 113 km N of Fort Frances off Hwy 71 and 3 km from Nestor Falls
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Band Office: 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 Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation- Tribal Council: Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council
(AKRC)Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)Treaty #3
Functions as the governing office for the community; oversees all community programs, services and facilities
Activities and services for community members also include but are not limited to the following:- Closest hospital services available in Emo
- Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Treaty #3 Police; call 1-888-310-1122 for police services to be dispatched to reserve; on-reserve sub-office phone: 807-484-2795
- Child and Family Services worker provided through Weechi-it-te-Win Family Services, head office in Fort Frances
- Offers a new Multi-Purpose Facility which provides space for the Administration offices and Health Station
- Offers the Onigaming Convenience Store and Gas Bar
- Hosts an annual Traditional Pow Wow which has been held for over forty years
- Known originally as Sabaskong First Nation, it is still referred to by the old name of "Sab" by community resident
- Provides a Community Hall for events and activities as well as a Roundhouse
- Provides a Day Care Centre for pre-school children
- Administers education services and Mikinaak Onigaming School for students from JK-Grade 12 through the Education Authority
- Provides health care and health programs at the Medical Building/Nursing Station
- Offers a Public Library at Mikinaak School for community residents
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibwe, available upon request
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Area Served:
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Ojibways of Onigaming
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