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Program: Extended Health Benefits  
Organization: Gull Bay First Nation
Government Office
Phone Numbers: 807-982-0006
Toll-Free: 1-855-982-0006
Fax: 807-982-0009
Email: info@gbfn.ca
Website: www.gullbayfirstnation.com/ontario-works/
Address:
c/o c/o Gull Bay Government Office
PO Box 29100, 1186 Memorial Ave c/o Gull Bay Government Office
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 6P9
Street Address:
Front St Gull Bay Administration
Gull Bay First Nation
 
Location:
  • Administration Office is located at Front St in the community of Gull Bay First Nation
  • Reserve is approx 175 km N of Thunder Bay on Hwy 527 along W shores of Lake Nipigon
  • Consists of 1 main reserve, Gull River 55 Indian Reserve
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Public Contacts: Stacey Barry - Ontario Works Administrator
807-982-0006 * owmanager@gbfn.ca
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Gull Bay First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Nokiiwin Tribal Council (NTC)
  • Political Territorial Organization: Union of Ontario Indians (UOI)
  • Robinson-Superior Treaty


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 Gull Bay 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: Ojibway, available upon request
Area Served:
Gull Bay  
See Also: Financial Assistance

This information was last completely updated on July 3, 2025

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