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Program:
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Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation - Band Office - Extended Health Benefits
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Phone Numbers:
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807-485-2431
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Fax:
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807-485-2583
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Address:
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c/o c/o Lac La Croix Band Office
PO Box 640 Lac La Croix Band Office
Fort Frances, ON
P9A 3M9
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Street
Address:
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104 Main St Neguaguon Lake IR 25D
Lac La Croix First Nation
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Location:
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- Band Office is located at Main St in Lac La Croix
- Community is approx 40 km W of Atikokan on Hwy 11, then S on Flanders Rd for 80 km
- Reserve is situated along the shores of Neguaguon Lake beside the Ontario-Minnesota borde
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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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Sharon Morrison - Ontario Works Administrator
807-485-2431 Ext 236
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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 Lac La Croix 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, upon request
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Area Served:
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District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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5/7/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=147096
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