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Program: Chief's Council

Organization: Matawa First Nations Management
Description of Services:
  • Provides technical and professional advisory services and training to enhance the overall management skills and opportunities of the nine member First Nations in their quest to become self-sufficient
  • Serves a collective population of over 10,000 people comprised of eight First Nations within Treaty 9 and one First Nation within the Robinson-Superior Treaty (but not a signatory to this treaty)
  • Consists of Chiefs and representatives from each community
  • Operates a head office at Ginoogaming First Nation
  • Delivers programs and services in the areas of administration, environmental, finance, economic development, education, membership, health and social services, and technical services through local community government
  • Operates various First Nation owned for-profit corporations
  • Provides services that respect and reflect traditional cultural beliefs and practices

  • Services and Programs:

    Fees: None
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Must belong to one of the member First Nations within Matawa Territory
    Application: Services are delivered at the local level (Band Office) and accessed through direct communication with Matawa First Nations Management
    Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
    Accessibility Notes: Fully Accessible - Main and upper levels; Lower level not accessible
    Languages: English

    Phone Numbers: 807-344-4575
    Toll-Free: 1-800-463-2249
    Fax: 807-344-2977
    Email: reception@matawa.on.ca
    Website: www.matawa.on.ca/
    Address: 233 Court St S 2nd Fl
    Thunder Bay, ON
    P7B 2X9
    Location:
    • Located at Court St S in the N ward of Thunder Bay
    • Closest intersection is at Court St S and John St
    • Situated near the Real Canadian Wholesale Club
    Hours: Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
    Contacts: Dorothy Okeese - Executive Secretary
    David Paul Achneepineskum - Chief Executive Officer
    807-344-4575 Ext 3650 * davidpaul@matawa.on.ca

     
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