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Program:
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Keewaywin First Nation - Band Office - Extended Health Benefits
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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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Director of Operations
jasonkakegamic@knet.ca
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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 Keewaywin 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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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=147505
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