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Program:
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Band Office - Extended Health Benefits
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Address:
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c/o c/o Slate Falls Band Office, General Delivery
General Delivery c/o Slate Falls Band Office
Slate Falls, ON
P0V 3C0
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Street Address:
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48 Lakeview Dr Slate Falls Band Office
Slate Falls First Nation
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Location:
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- Band Office is situated on the shore of Bamaji Lake in the communinty of Slate Falls Nation
- Reserve is located 120 km N of Sioux Lookout, on shore of Bamaji Lake
- Community is accessible by float plane and an all-season road head
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Service Description:
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Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of Slate Falls Nation- Tribal Council: Windigo First Nations
- Political Territorial Organization:
Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #9
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
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Application:
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Individuals can apply by contacting the office
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Slate Falls Nation 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
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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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