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Program: Band Office

Organization: Whitesand 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 on-reserve provided through Dilico Anishinabek Family Care, Thunder Bay, Armstrong office
  • Hospital services available at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
  • Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Armstrong Detachment
  • Community members conduct most shopping and business affairs in the community of Armstrong and Thunder Bay
  • Provides an Elder's Complex residence for community seniors
  • Offers events and activities at the Whitesand Multi-plex Community Centre
  • Hosts an annual traditional Pow Wow held since 1980

Services and Programs:

Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Whitesand First Nation
Application: No application process
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English

Phone Numbers: 807-583-2177
Crisis: 1-888-310-1122
Fax: 807-583-2170
Website: www.whitesandfirstnation.com
Address: c/o c/o Whitesand Band Office
PO Box 68 c/o Whitesand Band Office
Armstrong, ON
P0T 1A0
Street
Address:
Doug's Dr
Whitesand First Nation
Location:
  • Band Office is located at Doug's Dr in the community of Armstrong
  • Reserve is directly N of Armstrong, 235 km N of Thunder Bay at end of Hwy 527 which branches off Hwy 11/17
  • Consists of a land base of approximately 2.5 sq km; com
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Contacts: Colleen Lavoie - Band Manager
colleen.lavoie@whitesandfirstnation.com
Lawrence Wanakamik - Chief
chief.wanakamik@whitesandfirstnation.com

 
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