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Program: Elder's Priority Program  
Organization: Keewaywin First Nation
Band Office
Keewaywin Nursing Station
Phone Numbers: 807-771-1407
Toll-Free: 1-866-437-9505
Fax: 807-771-1078
Website: kochiefs.ca/first-nations/keewaywin/
Address:
PO Box 59
Keewaywin, ON
P0V 3G0
Street Address:
204 Band Office Rd
Keewaywin First Nation
 
Location:
  • Functions as a Nursing Station located in the community of Keewaywin First Nation
  • Situated at Band Office Rd
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Public Contacts: Community Health Director
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Keewaywin First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs
  • Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)
  • Treaty #9


  • Provides home support services for elderly community members in their own homes
  • Offers services to promote independence and to allow individuals to remain in own home as long as possible
  • Provides the following services through Personal Support Workers and Homemakers:
    • Assessment to determine individuals health history and develop a personalized care plan
    • Personal care help with activities such as dressing and bathing
    • Emotional, social and safety support with regular home visits
    • Home support with light housekeeping, laundry and meal preparation
    • Transportation within the community to all events, clinic and for errands around town including grocery shopping
    • Referrals to appropriate health service providers

    Fees: None
    Application:
    • Open to referrals from any source

    • Requires prior arrangements for home visits

    • Contact the Program Coordinator
    Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Keewaywin First Nation 55 years of age and older requiring assistance at home due to illness, injury or age
    Languages: English
    Area Served:
    Keewaywin First Nation  
    See Also: Community Support Services
    Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples
    In-Home Nursing
    In-Home Personal Support

    This information was last completely updated on May 8, 2025

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