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Program:
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Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation - Band Office - Extended Health Benefits
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Phone Numbers:
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807-484-2162
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Fax:
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807-484-2737
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Address:
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PO Box 160 c/o Band Office
Nestor Falls, ON
P0X 1K0
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Street
Address:
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Band Office 703 Ketemiikana Dr
Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation
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Location:
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- Band Office is located at Ketemiikana Dr in the community of Onigaming, also referred to as Sabaskong
- Situated along the shores of Crow Lake
- Community is approx 113 km N of Fort Frances off Hwy 71 and 3 km from Nestor Falls
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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 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Jenny Fernandez - Intake and Caseworker
807-484-2162 Ext 233
David Kelly - Ontario Works Administrator
807-484-2162 Ext 222
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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 Ojibways of Onigaming 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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Ojibwe, available upon request
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Area Served:
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Ojibways of Onigaming
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Last Updated:
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8/18/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=147038
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