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Program:
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Deer Lake First Nation - Band Office - Extended Health Benefits
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Phone Numbers:
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807-775-2141
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Fax:
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807-775-2220
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Address:
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c/o c/o Deer Lake Band Office
Box 39 c/o Deer Lake Band Office
Deer Lake, ON
P0V 1N0
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Street
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Deer Lake Band Office
Deer Lake First Nation
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Location:
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- Community is located 180 km N of Red Lake on NE shore of Deer Lake
- Reserve is only accessible by air year-round at Deer Lake Airport and a seasonal winter road from Pickle Lake, via the Northern Ontario Resource Trail and through North S
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Accessibility:
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Partially Accessible
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Accessibility Notes:
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Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- Accessible with side ramp but no automatic push button doors; Washroom -- Not accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Amy Rae - Ontario Works Administrator
807-775-2141
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Service Description:
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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
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Individuals may apply by contacting the office
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Deer Lake 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
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Cree, Oji-Cree; available upon request
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Area Served:
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Northern
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Last Updated:
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8/26/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141898
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