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Program:
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Naotkamegwanning First Nation - Band Office - Extended Health Benefits
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Phone Numbers:
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807-226-5411
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Fax:
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807-226-5389
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Address:
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c/o c/o Naotkamegwanning Band Office, Pawitik Post Office
Naotkamegwanning Band Office c/o Pawitik Post Office
Pawitik, ON
P0X 1L0
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Street
Address:
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1800 Pawitik St
Naotkamegwanning/Whitefish Bay First Nation
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Location:
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- Band Office is located at Pawitik St in the community of Naotkamegwanning First Nation, also known as Whitefish Bay
- Community is road accessible, located 96 km SE of Kenora, approx 1 km E off Hwy 71, along E shores of Lake of the Woods,
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Leona Namaypoke - Ontario Works Administrator
807-226-1075 Ext 1
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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 Naotkamegwanning 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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Ojibway, available upon request
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Area Served:
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District of Kenora, District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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8/25/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=157583
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