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Program: Medical Transportation Program  
Organization: Wabaseemoong Independent Nation
Band Office
Health Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-927-2440
Fax: 807-927-2079
Website: wabaseemoong.ca/
Address:
c/o c/o Health Centre, General Delivery, Whitedog Post Office
General Delivery c/o Health Centre, Whitedog Post Office
Whitedog, ON
P0X 1P0
Street Address:
Health Centre
Wabaseemoong Independent Nations
 
Location:
  • Health Centre is located in the community of Wabaseemoong/Whitedog First Nation
  • Situated across the road from the Band Office
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Public Contacts: Referral Clerk, Kenora Services
807-927-2440 Ext 140
Health Director
807-927-2440 Ext 144
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Wabaseemoong Independent Nation
  • Tribal Council: Bimose Tribal Council (BTC)
  • Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)
  • Treaty #3


Responsible for processing Non-Insured Health Benefits Service claims and coordinating medical transportation for community members
  • Submits medical appointment travel, mileage, meal and accommodation requests on behalf of individual
  • Assists with making travel arrangements
  • Maintains client documentation, receipts and related information
  • Provides transportation to medical appointments within the community and medical appointments out-of-town in Kenora and Winnipeg

Fees: None
Application: Non-Insured Health Benefits

  • Requires booked appointments


Medical Transportation

  • Requires written proof of medical appointment

  • Requires 24 hour advance booking; exceptions made for emergencies

  • Advance cancellation recommended
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Wabaseemoong (Whitedog) Independent Nations who require assistance with Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) arrangements and forms, and assistance with medical transportation due to age or disability
Languages: English
Language Notes: Interpretive Services
Area Served:
Wabaseemoong Independent Nations  
See Also: Transportation - Accessible
Transportation - Non-Accessible and Volunteer

This information was last completely updated on July 31, 2025

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