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Program:
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McDowell Lake First Nation - Band Office
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Phone Numbers:
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807-735-1381 Ext 1308
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-387-3740
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Crisis:
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1-888-310-1122
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Fax:
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807-727-9494 or 807-735-1383
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Address:
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c/o c/o McDowell Lake Band Office
PO Box 321 c/o McDowell Lake Band Office
Red Lake, ON
P0V 2M0
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Street
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146 Howey St Unit 202
Red Lake
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Location:
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- Band Office is located at Howey St in Red Lake within Keewaytinook Okimakanak headquarters
- Reserve land is located approx 155 km NE of Red Lake on central W shore of McDowell Lake
- Consists of 1 reserve known as MacDowell Lake In
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Barbara Hambleton - Administrative Director
Cell 431-357-0357 * barb.hambleton@mlfn.ca
Lois James - Chief
Cell 807-356-9363 * lois.james@mlfn.ca
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Service Description:
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Functions as the governing office for the community; oversees all community programs, services and facilities
Activities and services for community members also include but are not limited to the following:- Child and Family Services worker provided through Tikinagan Child and Family Services in Red Lake
- Hospital services available at Meno Ya Win Health Centre in Sioux Lookout and Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital in Red Lake
- Police services provided by Ontario Provincial Police, Red Lake detachment; local ph: 807-727-2418
- Offers health programs for members through the Health Department
- Operates a Lands and Resources Program
- McDowell Lake Chief, Council and members celebrated official opening in Jul 2015 of the 10 kW solar system installed on the new Band Office under construction on McDowell Lake land; the system which includes a battery solution generates enough electricity to power a community fridge and freezer and lights and electrical outlets in the Band Office and is the first source of electricity in the new community
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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Call for information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of McDowell Lake First Nation
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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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5/27/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=143813
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