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Program:
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Mashkikii Odanohkiik Kabayshewekamik - Hostel 3 - Jeremiah McKay Kabayshewekamik Hostel
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Address:
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c/o c/o Hostel
PO Box 1300 c/o Niyanan Nengo Saaga'iiganiiwinwag Kabayshewekamik
Sioux Lookout, ON
P8T 1B8
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Street Address:
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2 Sturgeon River Rd
Sioux Lookout
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Location:
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- Located at Sturgeon River Rd at the S entrance to the town of Sioux Lookout
- Serves as one of three sites for the Jeremiah McKay Hostel
- Situated in the former Days Inn across the road from the Sioux Lookout Inn & Suites
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Hours:
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Hostel: Mon-Sun 24 hours
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Service Description:
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Coordinates the delivery of health care services to the Anishinabe people across the Sioux Lookout region
Provides a hostel for First Nations individuals requiring accommodations for medical reasonsOffers client advocacy and support including accompanying elders to appointments and surgery, checking on clients daily during hospital stay and other duties as they ariseHostel includes:- Accommodations
- Children's play area and outdoor playground
- Domestic kitchen (if individuals wish to cook own food)
- Family lounge
- Ground transportation
- Housekeeping
- Laundry on site
- Meals and snacks
- Recreation and social programming
- Spiritual support
Special Diets- Offers special dietary meals for individuals
- Can include preparations such as diabetic, partial fasting, and vegetarian
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Fees:
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Service fees for non-insured travel companions; None for most services
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Application:
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- No advance reservations required; if hostel is fully booked, will accommodate in local hotels
- Requires proof of medical appointment
Special Diets:: Requires advance notification
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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First Nations individuals requiring accommodations in Sioux Lookout for medical reasons
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Area Served:
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Aroland First Nation, Bearskin Lake First Nation, Cat Lake First Nation, Deer Lake First Nation, Eabametoong First Nation, Eagle Lake First Nation, Fort Severn First Nation, and Kasabonika Lake First Nation
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