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Program:
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Whitesand First Nation - Band Office
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Phone Numbers:
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807-583-2177
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Crisis:
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1-888-310-1122
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Fax:
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807-583-2170
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Address:
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c/o c/o Whitesand Band Office
PO Box 68 c/o Whitesand Band Office
Armstrong, ON
P0T 1A0
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Street
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Doug's Dr
Whitesand First Nation
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Location:
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- Band Office is located at Doug's Dr in the community of Armstrong
- Reserve is directly N of Armstrong, 235 km N of Thunder Bay at end of Hwy 527 which branches off Hwy 11/17
- Consists of a land base of approximately 2.5 sq km; com
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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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Colleen Lavoie - Band Manager
colleen.lavoie@whitesandfirstnation.com
Lawrence Wanakamik - Chief
chief.wanakamik@whitesandfirstnation.com
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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 on-reserve provided through Dilico Anishinabek Family Care, Thunder Bay, Armstrong office
- Hospital services available at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
- Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Armstrong Detachment
- Community members conduct most shopping and business affairs in the community of Armstrong and Thunder Bay
- Provides an Elder's Complex residence for community seniors
- Offers events and activities at the Whitesand Multi-plex Community Centre
- Hosts an annual traditional Pow Wow held since 1980
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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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No application process
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Whitesand First Nation
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, available upon request
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Area Served:
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City of Thunder Bay, Northern
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Last Updated:
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8/20/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=143952
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