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Program:
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Eabametoong First Nation - Band Office - Extended Health Benefits
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Phone Numbers:
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807-242-7361
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Fax:
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807-242-1090
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Address:
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PO Box 298
Eabamet Lake, ON
P0T 1L0
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Street
Address:
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139 Main St Band Office
Eabametoong First Nation
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Location:
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- Band Office is located at Main St in the community of Eabametoong First Nation
- Community is on N shore of Eabamet Lake, 155 km NE of Armstrong, 360 km N of Thunder Bay
- Consists of 1 reserve, Fort Hope 64 with a land area o
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair 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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Irene Oskineegish - Ontario Works Administrator
807-242-7361 Ext 236 * irene.oskineegish@eabametoongfn.ca
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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 can apply by contacting the office
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Eabametoong 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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Ojibway, available upon request
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Area Served:
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Northern
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Last Updated:
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5/21/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141899
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