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Program: Extended Health Benefits  
Organization: Wabaseemoong Independent Nation
Band Office
Ontario Works
Phone Numbers: 807-927-2000
Fax: 807-927-2419
Email: info@wabaseemoong.ca
Website: wabaseemoong.ca/
Address:
c/o General Delivery, Whitedog Post Office
General Delivery Whitedog Post Office
Whitedog, ON
P0X 1P0
Street Address:
Band Office Rd Wabaseemoong Band Office
Wabaseemoong Independent Nations
 
Location:
  • Band/Government Office is located at Band Office Rd in the community of Wabaseemoong/Whitedog First Nation
  • Situated within the Arena Building
  • Reserve is along English River system, 98 km NW of Kenora, 13 km E of Man/Ont bo
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
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


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 Wabaseemoong (Whitedog) Independent Nations 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: Cree, Ojibway; available upon request
Area Served:
Wabaseemoong Independent Nations  
See Also: Financial Assistance

This information was last completely updated on July 31, 2025

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