McDowell Lake First Nation - Band Office - Behavioural Supports Ontario

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Program:	Band Office

Organization:	McDowell Lake First Nation

Description of Services:	Functions as the governing office 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: Child and Family Services worker provided through Tikinagan Child and Family Services in Red Lake Hospital services available at Meno Ya Win Health Centre in Sioux Lookout and Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital in Red Lake Police services provided by Ontario Provincial Police, Red Lake detachment; local ph: 807-727-2418 Offers health programs for members through the Health Department Operates a Lands and Resources Program McDowell Lake Chief, Council and members celebrated official opening in Jul 2015 of the 10 kW solar system installed on the new Band Office under construction on McDowell Lake land; the system which includes a battery solution generates enough electricity to power a community fridge and freezer and lights and electrical outlets in the Band Office and is the first source of electricity in the new community Services and Programs: Brighter Futures Program Diabetes Program Family Well Being Program Health Department Mental Health Program


Fees:	None

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

Application:	Call for information

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Languages:	English


Phone Numbers:	807-735-1381 Ext 1308

Toll-Free:	1-800-387-3740

Crisis:	1-888-310-1122

Fax:	807-727-9494 or 807-735-1383


Address:	c/o c/o McDowell Lake Band Office PO Box 321 c/o McDowell Lake Band Office Red Lake, ON P0V 2M0

Street Address:	146 Howey St Unit 202 Red Lake

Location:	Band Office is located at Howey St in Red Lake within Keewaytinook Okimakanak headquarters Reserve land is located approx 155 km NE of Red Lake on central W shore of McDowell Lake Consists of 1 reserve known as MacDowell Lake In

Hours:	Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Contacts:	Barbara Hambleton - Administrative Director Cell 431-357-0357 * barb.hambleton@mlfn.ca Lois James - Chief Cell 807-356-9363 * lois.james@mlfn.ca

This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 5/27/2025

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