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Program:
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Couchiching First Nation - Band Office
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Phone Numbers:
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807-274-3228
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Toll-Free:
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1-888-581-0249
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Fax:
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807-274-6458
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Address:
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c/o Administration Centre
PO Box RMB 2027 RR 2
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M3
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Street
Address:
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107 Hwy 11 Administration Centre
Fort Frances
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Location:
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- Community is located off Hwy 11 on SW shore of Rainy Lake, approx 2 mi E of Fort Frances
- Main reserve is Couchiching 16A with a land area of 24.8 sq miles; second reserve is Agency 1 which is shared with 3 other First Nations
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Band Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm; Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Brynn Mayo - Executive Assistant
807-274-3228 Ext. 235 * cfnea@couchiching.ca
Jeremiah Windego - Executive Director
807-274-3228 Ext 228 * jeremiah.windego@couchiching.ca
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Service Description:
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Functions as the governing centre for the community; oversees all community programs, services and facilities
Activities and services for community members also include but are not limited to:
- Hospital services available at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances
- Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Treaty #3 Police; call 1-888-310-1122 for police services to be dispatched to reserve
- Owns and operates Couchiching Bingo Palace
- Provides the Couchiching Child Care Centre also known as 4 C's Daycare
- Owns and operates the 18-hole Heron Landing Golf Course
- Offers recreational activities and events for community members including a fully-equipped men's and women's gym, a sportsfield and parks, summer day camps for youth and a Toy Lending Library
- Provides a community convenience store and gasbar
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call for information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Couchiching 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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District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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4/2/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=140671
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