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Program:
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Wequedong Lodge of Thunder Bay - Health Related Temporary Housing
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Phone Numbers:
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807-623-1432
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Fax:
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807-623-8155
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Address:
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c/o c/o Wequedong Lodge Administration Office
678 City Rd
Fort William First Nation, ON
P7J 1K3
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Street
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435 Balmoral St
Thunder Bay
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Location:
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Located on Balmoral St near Dease St
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Lodge Mon-Sun 24 hours
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Service Description:
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Provides short term accommodation and support services to out of town Indigenous individuals accessing health care services in Thunder BayProvides meals, translation, transportation and referral servicesOffers translation services in Ojibway, Oji-Cree, and Swampy CreeProvides transportation to and from the Lodge, to medical appointments, and prescription pick up
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Accepts authorized referrals from home communities by Medical Services or Community Health Representatives, which are subsequently approved by First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Health Canada who then notifies Wequedong Lodge of approval
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Indigenous individuals accessing health care services in Thunder Bay and requiring accommodations
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Languages:
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English
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Area Served:
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City of Thunder Bay, District of Kenora, District of Rainy River, District of Thunder Bay, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern
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Last Updated:
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7/22/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=140818
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