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Program: Extended Health Benefits

Organizations: Pikangikum First Nation
Pikangikum First Nation - Band Office
Description of Services: 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

Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Pikangikum 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
Application: Individuals can apply by contacting the office
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English ; Ojibwe

Phone Numbers: 807-695-8009
Address: c/o c/o Band Office
PO Box 323 c/o Band Office
Pikangikum, ON
P0V 2L0
Street
Address:
Band Office
Pikangikum First Nation
Location:
  • Band Office is located in the community of Pikangikum First Nation
  • Community is approx 100 km NW of Red Lake, on E shores of Pikangikum Lake at the Berens River
  • Consists of 1 main reserve with a land area of approx 18 sq km, kn
Hours: Mon-Thu 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm; Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Contacts: Andrew Keeper - Ontario Works Administrator
807-695-8009 * akeeper366@gmail.com

 
This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 6/5/2025

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