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Program: Band Office

Organization: Ojibways of Onigaming 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:
  • Closest hospital services available in Emo
  • Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Treaty #3 Police; call 1-888-310-1122 for police services to be dispatched to reserve; on-reserve sub-office phone: 807-484-2795
  • Child and Family Services worker provided through Weechi-it-te-Win Family Services, head office in Fort Frances
  • Offers a new Multi-Purpose Facility which provides space for the Administration offices and Health Station
  • Offers the Onigaming Convenience Store and Gas Bar
  • Hosts an annual Traditional Pow Wow which has been held for over forty years
  • Known originally as Sabaskong First Nation, it is still referred to by the old name of "Sab" by community resident
  • Provides a Community Hall for events and activities as well as a Roundhouse
  • Provides a Day Care Centre for pre-school children
  • Administers education services and Mikinaak Onigaming School for students from JK-Grade 12 through the Education Authority
  • Provides health care and health programs at the Medical Building/Nursing Station
  • Offers a Public Library at Mikinaak School for community residents

Services and Programs:

Fees: None
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation
Application: Call for information
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Ojibways of Onigaming

Phone Numbers: 807-484-2162
Crisis: 807-484-2795
After Hours: 807-271-3553
Fax: 807-484-2737
Address: PO Box 160 c/o Band Office
Nestor Falls, ON
P0X 1K0
Street
Address:
Band Office 703 Ketemiikana Dr
Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation
Location:
  • Band Office is located at Ketemiikana Dr in the community of Onigaming, also referred to as Sabaskong
  • Situated along the shores of Crow Lake
  • Community is approx 113 km N of Fort Frances off Hwy 71 and 3 km from Nestor Falls
Hours: Band Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Contacts: Jeffrey Copenace - Chief
807-484-2162 Ext 241 * Copenace-Jeffrey@yahoo.ca

 
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