Band Office

AON Administration Building
Anishinaabeg Of Naongashiing/Big Island First Nation

807-488-5602

Toll-Free: 1-888-238-0102

Fax: 807-488-5756

reception@naongashiing.ca

www.bigisland.ca

Band Office: Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9 am-1 pm

Last update: Apr 8, 2026: Suggest an edit

Application

Call for information

Eligibility / Target Population

Members of Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing First Nation

Fees

None

Contacts

Elaine Jourdain - Operations and Services Director
opdirector@naongashiing.ca
Carl Big George Jr - Chief
cbiggeorge@naongashiing.ca

Languages

English

Language Notes

Ojibway, available upon request

Area Served

Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing

Accessibility

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Functions as the governing centre 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:

Conducts business affairs in nearby towns of Morson and Rainy River
Child and Family Services worker on-reserve provided through Weech-it-te-win Child and Family Services in Fort Frances
Hospital and ambulance services available in Rainy River
Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Treaty #3 Police; call 1-888-310-1122 for police services to be dispatched to reserve
Offers employment for community members in trapping, fishing and forestry industries; seasonal employment available in summer resorts near community
Owns and operates the largest commercial fishing license quota in Treaty #3
Receives several radio stations, high-speed Internet and several newspapers

Services and Programs:

Last Updated: Apr 8, 2026: Suggest an edit