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Program: Extended Health Benefits  
Organization: Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation
Band Office
Health Office
Phone Numbers: 807-548-5876
Toll-Free: 1-888-767-4960
Fax: 807-548-2337
Email: clerk@niisaachewan.ca
Website: www.niisaachewan.ca
Address:
Dalles Rd RR 1
Kenora, ON
P9N 3W7
Street Address:
22 Band Office Rd
Ochiichagwe'babigo'ining First Nation
 
Location:
  • Band office is located at Band Office Rd in the community of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation, formerly known as Dalles First Nation
  • Community is approx 27 km NW of Kenora off Hwy 17A and along Hwy 658
  • Consists of 2 settlements:
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Band Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm


Alternating Fri 9 am-1 pm
Public Contacts: Social Services Administrator
807-548-5876 Ext 263 * ssadmin@niisaachewan.ca
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Niisaachewan Anishinaabe 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 Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation


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: Ojibwe, available upon request
Area Served:
Ochiichagwe'Babigo'Ining Ojibway Nation  
See Also: Financial Assistance

This information was last completely updated on April 3, 2025

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