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Program:
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Neskantaga First Nation - Band Office - Extended Health Benefits
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Phone Numbers:
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807-479-2570
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Fax:
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807-479-1138
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Address:
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PO Box 105
Lansdowne House, ON
P0T 1Z0
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Street
Address:
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Band Office
Neskantaga First Nation
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Location:
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- Band Office is located in the main Administration building in the community of Neskantaga First Nation also known as Lansdowne House
- Community is 180 km NE of Pickle Lake, 560 km N of Thunder Bay, on S shore of Attawapiskat Lake
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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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Vincent Moonias - Ontario Works Administrator
807-479-2570 Ext 60 * vincent.moonias@neskantaga.com
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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 Neskantaga 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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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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6/18/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141904
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