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Address:
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501 Spirit Bay Rd Rocky Bay Reserve
Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek First Nation, ON
P0T 2B0
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Location:
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- Located at Spirit Bay Rd in the community of Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (Rocky Bay)
- Closest intersection is at Spirit Bay Rd and Fraser St
- Reserve is approx 160 km NE of Thunder Bay, adjacent to town of MacDiarmid off H
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
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Service Description:
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Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (Rocky Bay First Nation) members- Tribal Council: Nokiiwin Tribal Council
(NTC)Political Territorial Organization: Union of Ontario Indians (UOI)Robinson-Superior Treaty
Functions as the governing office for the community; oversees all community programs, services and facilities
Activities and services for community members also include but are not limited to the following:- Child and Family Services worker on-reserve provided through Dilico Anishinabek Family Care, Nipigon office
- Hospital services available at Geraldton District Hospital and the Nipigon District Memorial Hospital
- Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Anishinabek Police Service, MacDiarmid-Rocky Bay Detachment
- Provides a Canada Post postal station independently by a Band member
- Serviced by air through Nipigon Municipal Airport located 56 km from community
- Hosts an annual Pow Wow, children's Christmas and Halloween parties, an annual Fall/Spring Hunt and other events for community residents
- Offers a Hardy Gas Bar/Convenience Store and Beamish Variety Store
- Provides a Recreation/Community Centre equipped with full kitchen facilities and shower/washroom facilities
- Maintains an indoor rink facility including a zamboni
- Provides an Education Authority which administers Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Elementary School
- Provides health care and health programs at the Medical Centre
- Operates a Volunteer Fire Department
- Maintains a Water and Waste Water Treatment
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (Rocky Bay First Nation)
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, available upon request
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Area Served:
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Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek
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