Medical Building

Medical Building 701 Ketemiikana Dr
Ojibways Of Onigaming First Nation

807-484-2339

Fax: 807-484-2789

Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm

Alt Payday Fri 9 am-12 noon

Last update: Aug 25, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Requires booked appointments

Eligibility / Target Population

Members of Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation

Fees

None

Contacts

Dorothy Copenace - Community Health Representative
807-484-2339 * dorothy.copenace@onigaming.ca
Hazel Copenace - Health Director
807-484-2339 * hazel.copenace@onigaming.ca

Languages

English

Language Notes

Ojibwe interpretation available upon request

Area Served

Onigaming First Nation

Accessibility

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Provides services that promote physical and mental health for community members

Coordinates appointments for community members with visiting physician from Kenora once per week
Coordinates visits with nurse practitioner and other health professionals from Health Access Centre in Fort Frances
Provides health awareness, education and prevention workshops and seminars
Coordinates clinics in areas that may include Diabetes, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases
Coordinates monthly foot care sessions through visiting specialists once per month
Identifies and attempts to correct health hazards

Addresses individual health care needs by providing:

Intake services to determine health care needs of individual
Referrals to appropriate health care providers based on information in the intake assessment
Advocacy on behalf of individual with other health professionals
Coordination of one-on-one pre-natal care with the community health nurse
Home visits to the sick, elderly, new mothers and persons with health care needs
Assistance with coordinating local and long distance travel arrangements for medical appointments

Services and Programs:

AboutUs

Tribal Council: Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council
Provincial Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3
Reserve is approximately 113 km N of Fort Frances off Hwy 71 near Nestor Falls

Last Updated: Aug 25, 2025: Suggest an edit