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Program:
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Biigtigong Nishnaabeg - Band Office - Extended Health Benefits
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Phone Numbers:
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807-229-1749
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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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Donalda Gagne - Ontario Works Program
donalda.gagne@picriver.com
Simone Desmoulin - Social Services Director
simone.desmoulin@picriver.com
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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 Biigtigong Nishnaabeg 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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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=147662
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