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Program:
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Keewaywin First Nation - Band Office
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Phone Numbers:
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807-771-1210
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Toll-Free:
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1-866-437-9505
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Fax:
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807-771-1053
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Address:
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c/o c/o Keewaywin Band Office
PO Box 90 c/o Keewaywin Band Office
Keewaywin, ON
P0V 3G0
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Street
Address:
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202 Band Office Rd
Keewaywin First Nation
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Location:
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- Functions as the Band Office located at Band Office Rd in the community of Keewaywin First Nation
- Community is 200 km N of Red Lake on SE shore of Sandy Lake
- Connected to several other communities including Sandy Lake, Deer Lake
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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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Cheyenne Meekis - Receptionist
cheyennemeekis@knet.ca
Jason Kakegamic - Band Manager
jasonkakegamic@knet.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 on-reserve provided through Tikinagan Child and Family Services in Sioux Lookout
- Hospital services available at Meno Ya Win Health Centre in Sioux Lookout
- Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Nishnawbe-Aski Police Services, Northwest Region; local ph: 807-771-1177; fax: 807-771-1176
- Offers 1 main Northern Store, 3 locally owned convenience stores, Kerry's Coffee House, the Keewaywin Motel and 1 gas station
- Offers the Full Gospel Church
- Operates a Canada Post postal service
- Offers a local radio station
- Operates a small airport maintained and serviced by the Ministry of Transportation Ontario and served by Wasaya Airways
- Maintains a technology centre for community members to access computers and Internet at the E-Centre
- Administers Keewaywin First Nation School for students from JK-Grade 8
- Provides health care and health programs at Keewaywin Nursing Station
Keewaywin is a dry community and ALL arriving passengers at airport and via winter road undergo a luggage check for alcohol and/or illegal substances
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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 Keewaywin 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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5/8/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=147134
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