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Program:
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Mitaanjigamiing First Nation - Band Office - Medical Transportation Program
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Phone Numbers:
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807-274-2188
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Fax:
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807-274-9182
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Address:
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PO Box 609
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M9
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Street
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108 Main St
Mitaanjigamiing First Nation
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Location:
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- Band Office is located at Main St in the community of Mitannjigamiing First Nation
- Community is 56 km NE of Fort Frances off Hwy 17 onto Hwy 611, on shores of Stanjikoming Bay on Rainy Lake
- Consists of 2 reserves; the main reser
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Band Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
On-call Medical Van Driver: Mon-Sun 24 hours
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Public Contacts:
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Nick Jourdain - Medical Van Driver
807-276-7172 * medvan@mitaanjigamiiing.ca
Claire Sobkowicz - Health Director
807-274-2188 Ext 232 * health@mitaanjigamiing.ca
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Service Description:
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Delivers medical transportation services and assistance in making medical appointment arrangements
- Provides transportation from/to Mitaanjigamiing Reserve to any medical appointments (doctor, dentist, optometrist, specialist) in the town of Fort Frances
- Provides assistance with completing prior approval applications for long distance medical appointments
- Provides assistance with making arrangements for any medical appointments out of town such as booking appointments, hotels, and completing applications for mileage compensation
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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- Requires written proof of medical appointment
- Requires 24 hour advance booking; exceptions made for emergencies
- Advance cancellation recommended
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Mitaanjigamiing First Nation who require assistance with medical transportation due to illness, injury or age
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Interpretive Services
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Area Served:
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Mitaanjigamiing First Nation
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Last Updated:
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6/17/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=142054
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