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Family Well-Being Program, Head Office - Nishnawbe Aski Nation, 100 Back St, Unit 200, Thunder Bay, ON P7J 1L2 Phone 807-625-4939, toll-free 1-800-465-9952, fax 807-623-7730

Program: Family Well Being Program  
Organization: Eabametoong First Nation
Band Office
Health Services
Phone Numbers: 807-242-1333
Fax: 807-242-1250
Address:
c/o c/o Health Services
PO Box 281 c/o Health Services
Eabamet Lake, ON
P0T 1L0
Street Address:
Health Office
Eabametoong First Nation
 
Location:
  • Main Health Office is located in the community of Eabametoong First Nation
  • Situated near the Fort Hope Airport
Accessibility Notes: Fully accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Public Contacts: Melanie Waswa - Health and Social Services Director
807-242-1333 ext 213 * melanie.waswa@eabametoongfn.ca
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Eabametoong First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Matawa First Nations Management (MFNM)
  • Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)
  • Treaty #9


Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN) initiative to assist each Indigenous community to design and deliver their own holistic, prevention-focused services/programs and cultural supports to promote a healthy community and support families as needed in the community
  • Focus is on improving the overall health and well-being of communities and to empower families to build healthy relationships
  • Works to eliminate family violence, the number of youth involved in the justice system and the number of children in care
Activities and programs provided can include but are not limited to the following:
  • Activities that revitalize Native language
  • Problematic alcochol and substance use prevention and intervention
  • Community events such as feasts
  • Family circles, counselling and child/youth support groups
  • Referrals to other programs and services
  • School programs
  • Traditional land-based healing events

Fees: None
Application: Program registration recommended
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Eabametoong First Nation
Languages: English
Area Served:
Eabametoong First Nation  
See Also: Addiction Education and Prevention

This information was last completely updated on May 21, 2025

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