Matawa First Nations Management - Matawa First Nations Management - Chief's Council

Program:

Matawa First Nations Management - Chief's Council

Organization:

Matawa First Nations Management

Phone Numbers:

807-344-4575

Toll-Free:

1-800-463-2249

Fax:

807-344-2977

Email:

reception@matawa.on.ca

Website:

www.matawa.on.ca/

Address:

233 Court St S 2nd Fl
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 2X9

Location:

Located at Court St S in the N ward of Thunder Bay
Closest intersection is at Court St S and John St
Situated near the Real Canadian Wholesale Club

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Notes:

Fully Accessible - Main and upper levels; Lower level not accessible

Hours:

Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Public Contacts:

Dorothy Okeese - Executive Secretary

David Paul Achneepineskum - Chief Executive Officer
807-344-4575 Ext 3650 * davidpaul@matawa.on.ca

Service Description:

Provides technical and professional advisory services and training to enhance the overall management skills and opportunities of the nine member First Nations in their quest to become self-sufficient

Serves a collective population of over 10,000 people comprised of eight First Nations within Treaty 9 and one First Nation within the Robinson-Superior Treaty (but not a signatory to this treaty)

Consists of Chiefs and representatives from each community

Operates a head office at Ginoogaming First Nation

Delivers programs and services in the areas of administration, environmental, finance, economic development, education, membership, health and social services, and technical services through local community government

Operates various First Nation owned for-profit corporations

Provides services that respect and reflect traditional cultural beliefs and practices

Services and Programs:

Matawa First Nations Management - Fire Safety and Protection

Matawa First Nations Management - Good Food Box Program

Matawa First Nations Management - Health and Social Services

Matawa First Nations Management - Housing

Matawa First Nations Management - Membership and Registration

Matawa First Nations Management - Non Profit Housing Corporation

Matawa First Nations Management - Operations and Maintenance

Matawa First Nations Management - Regional Crisis Intervention

Matawa First Nations Management - Thunder Bay - 523 Algoma St N

Fees:

None

Application:

Services are delivered at the local level (Band Office) and accessed through direct communication with Matawa First Nations Management

Eligibility / Target Population:

Must belong to one of the member First Nations within Matawa Territory

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Oji-Cree, Ojibway; available upon request

Area Served:

Cochrane, District of Thunder Bay, James and Hudson Bay Coast, Northern