Bearskin Lake First Nation - Band Office - Behavioural Supports Ontario

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Program:	Band Office

Organization:	Bearskin Lake First Nation

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: Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Nishnawbe-Aski Police Services, Northwest Region; local ph: 807-363-1051; fax: 807-363-9921 Child and Family Services worker on-reserve provided through Tikinagan Child and Family Services in Sioux Lookout Offers 2 main stores (Northern and Co-op), a few small convenience stores, a 5-unit motel with restaurant (Michikan Lake Business Center), 2 garages, 3 churches and a local radio station Operates a Canada Post postal service Offers the Bearskin Lake Credit Union (Anishinabe Shooniyaawakamik), a branch of the Northern Lights Credit Union (NLCU) Provides Michikan Lake Business Center (motel): 807-363-1068 Operates a small airport maintained and serviced by the Ministry of Transportation Ontario Participates in the Junior Canadian Rangers Program for youth (12-18 years) which teaches various skills including but not limited to first aid, using rifles safely, hunting and fishing, Native customs and traditions, healthy living, staying in school and problematic alcohol and substance use awareness Services and Programs: Extended Health Benefits Housing Program Ontario Works Operations and Maintenance Recreation Department


Fees:	None

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of Bearskin Lake First Nation

Application:	Call for information

Accessibility:	Not Wheelchair Accessible

Languages:	English

Area(s) Served:	Bearskin Lake First Nation


Phone Numbers:	807-363-2518

Crisis:	1-888-310-1122

Fax:	807-363-1066


Email:	reception@michikan.ca

Address:	c/o c/o Band Office PO Box 25 c/o Band Office Bearskin Lake, ON P0V 1E0

Street Address:	Band Office Bearskin Lake First Nation

Location:	Community is located 400 km N of Sioux Lookout on W shores of Michikan Lake Reserve is only accessible by air year-round and a seasonal winter road from Windigo Lake north through Muskrat Dam Consists of 3 settlements all connec

Hours:	Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm

Contacts:	Alexandra Beardy - Receptionist Leon Beardy - Chief

This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 8/13/2025

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