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Program: Extended Health Benefits  
Organization: Keewaywin First Nation
Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-771-1210
Toll-Free: 1-866-437-9505
Fax: 807-771-1053
Website: kochiefs.ca/first-nations/keewaywin/
Address:
c/o c/o Keewaywin Band Office
PO Box 90 c/o Keewaywin Band Office
Keewaywin, ON
P0V 3G0
Street Address:
202 Band Office Rd
Keewaywin First Nation
 
Location:
  • Functions as the Band Office located at Band Office Rd in the community of Keewaywin First Nation
  • Community is 200 km N of Red Lake on SE shore of Sandy Lake
  • Connected to several other communities including Sandy Lake, Deer Lake
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Public Contacts: Director of Operations
jasonkakegamic@knet.ca
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Keewaywin First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs
  • 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 Keewaywin 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:
Keewaywin First Nation  
See Also: Financial Assistance for People with Disabilities

This information was last completely updated on May 8, 2025

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Updated May 8, 2025
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