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Program:
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Biigtigong Nishnaabeg - Band Office
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Phone Numbers:
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807-229-1749
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Crisis:
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9-1-1
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Fax:
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807-229-1944
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Address:
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c/o c/o Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Band Office
PO Box 193 c/o Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Band Office
Heron Bay, ON
P0T 1R0
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Street
Address:
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78 Pic River Rd
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
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Location:
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- Band Office is located at Pic River Rd in the community of Heron Bay within Biigtigong Nishnaabeg also known as Pic River First Nation
- Reserve is on Hwy 627 at mouth of Pic River along N shore of Lake Superior approx 13 km SE of Marathon
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Kimberly McWatch - Executive Assistant and Membership Clerk
807-229-1749 Ext 210 * kim.starr@picriver.com
Debi Bouchie - Chief Executive Officer
807-229-1749 Ext 215 * debi.bouchie@picriver.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:- Provides the Begetekong Community Centre for various activities and events
- Offers a Canada Post postal station
- Offers a local Internet and cable television network
- Publishes a monthly community newsletter, The Pic River Current
- Renown for developing "run of the river" hydroelectric projects in Northern Ontario; partners in 3 generating stations
- Operates a Band-owned forestry company
- Provides Biidaaban Healing Lodge for addictions treatment
- Administers a Children and Family Learning Centre
- Offers a Community Hall for various community events
- Offers an Education Department which administers Pic River Elementary School and Pic River High School
- Operates a Volunteer Fire Department
- Offers health care and health programs through Pic River Health Centre
- Provides a Public Library
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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 Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
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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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District of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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10/11/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=147661
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