Program: Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing - Band Office - Community Wellness Worker
Organization: Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing
Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing - Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-488-5602
Toll-Free: 1-888-238-0102
Fax: 807-488-5942
Email: health@naongashiing.ca
Website: www.bigisland.ca/health-department
Address:
PO Box 335 RR 1
Morson, ON
P0W 1J0
Street
Address
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AON Administration Building
Anishinaabeg Of Naongashiing/Big Island First Nation
Location:
  • Community is along SE shores of Lake of the Woods, 70 km N of town of Rainy River on Hwy 621
  • Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing consists of: the most populated reserve Saug-A-Gaw-Sing 1 (under 1 square mi in size), Big Island 31D, Big Isla
Accessibility:
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Band Office: Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9 am-1 pm
Public Contacts: Teri-lee Major - Community Wellness Worker
807-488-1027 * cww@naongashiing.ca

Service Description:
  • Promotes healthy individuals, families and communities with regard to family violence
  • Provides culturally appropriate support services, resources, educational materials, and workshops to address community wellness needs
  • Provides cultural teachings and direct traditional activities such as sweat-lodges, medicine picking and drumming
  • Offers workshops including but not limited to the following topics:
    • Alcohol, street drug and solvent abuse
    • Bullying and cyberspace
    • Family violence
    • Grief and loss
    • Healthy relationships
    • Healthy families and surviving responsibilities
    • Prescription drug abuse
    • Self esteem



    Fees: None
    Application: Call for information
    Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing First Nation
    Languages: English
    Language Notes: Ojibway, available upon request
    Area Served: District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
    See Also: Counselling - Family, Couple, Individual
    Health Centres and Programs for Indigenous Peoples
    Public Health Promotion
    Last Updated: 4/3/2025
    Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=142090

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