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Program:
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Mitaanjigamiing First Nation - Band Office - Extended Health Benefits
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Phone Numbers:
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807-274-2188
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Fax:
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807-274-4774
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Address:
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PO Box 609
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M9
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Street
Address:
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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
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Public Contacts:
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Joel Calder - Welfare Administrator
807-274-6078 Ext 258 * welfare@mitaanjigamiing.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 Mitaanjigamiing 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, upon request
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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=142162
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