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Program:
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Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation - Band Office - Extended Health Benefits
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Phone Numbers:
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807-548-5876
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Toll-Free:
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1-888-767-4960
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Fax:
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807-548-2337
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Address:
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Dalles Rd RR 1
Kenora, ON
P9N 3W7
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Street
Address:
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22 Band Office Rd
Ochiichagwe'babigo'ining First Nation
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Location:
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- Band office is located at Band Office Rd in the community of Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation, formerly known as Dalles First Nation
- Community is approx 27 km NW of Kenora off Hwy 17A and along Hwy 658
- Consists of 2 settlements:
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Band Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Alternating Fri 9 am-1 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Social Services Administrator
807-548-5876 Ext 263 * ssadmin@niisaachewan.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 Niisaachewan Anishinaabe Nation
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 Kenora, District of Rainy River
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Last Updated:
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4/3/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=157602
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