Program: Ginoogaming First Nation - Ginoogaming Training Centre - Extended Health Benefits
Organization: Ginoogaming First Nation
Ginoogaming First Nation - Band Office
Ginoogaming First Nation - Ginoogaming Training Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-876-1660
Fax: 807-876-9938
Website: www.ginoogamingfn.ca
Address:
c/o c/o Ontario Works
PO Box 89 c/o Ontario Works
Longlac, ON
P0T 2A0
Street
Address
:
100 Balsam Rd Ginoogaming Training Centre
Ginoogaming First Nation
Location:
  • Ginoogaming Training Centre is located at Balsam Rd in the community of Ginoogaming First Nation
  • Closest intersection is at Balsam Rd and Spruce St
  • Serves as the office for most social services and the education authority
Accessibility:
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Public Contacts: Simone Echum - Ontario Works Case Worker
simone.echum@ginoogamingfn.ca
Elizabeth Ferris - Ontario Works Administrator
elizabeth.ferris@ginoogamingfn.ca
Service Description: Provides various health benefits to individuals and families with high health costs
Benefits are determined based on need and may include:
  • basic dental care
  • diabetic supplies
  • eyeglasses
  • hearing aids
  • prescription drugs
  • surgical supplies and dressings
  • transportation for medical appointments



Fees: None
Application: Individuals can apply by contacting the office
Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Ginoogaming First Nation 16-65 years of age


Individuals and families who:

  • were eligible for Ontario Works in the previous months, or

  • are no longer eligible for Ontario Works because they received a payment for loss of income under the 1986-1990 Hepatitis C Settlement Agreement
Languages: English
Language Notes: Ojibway, available upon request
Area Served: District of Thunder Bay
See Also: Financial Assistance for People with Disabilities
Last Updated: 9/2/2025
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=141154

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