Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug

Application

Call for information

Eligibility / Target Population

Members of Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug

Fees

None

Contacts

Donald Morris - Chief

Languages

English

Language Notes

Oji-Cree, available upon request

Area Served

Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

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 Tikinagan Child and Family Services in Sioux Lookout
Hospital services available at Meno Ya Win Health Centre in Sioux Lookout and in Red Lake
Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Big Trout Lake Police services, administered by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP); local phone: 807-537-2585, fax: 807-537-2556
Provides several locally-owned gas/grocery/clothing stores, a butcher shop, a bowling alley and a community indoor arena (includes fitness centre)
Offers the Big Trout Lake Hotel and Restaurant
Operates a Canada Post postal station and a Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce located in small business centre
Provides a band-run community radio station and cable television
Provides the Kitchenuhmaykoosib Band Community Hall
Offers 5 churches of various denominations
Maintains the Sandy Banks camping/recreation area about 10 miles from community
Serviced by Wasaya Airways flights through the Big Trout Lake Airport, located 1.1 km SW of community
Participates in the Junior Canadian Rangers Program for youth (12-18 years) which teaches various skills including but not limited to first aid, using rifles safely, hunting and fishing, Native customs and traditions, healthy living, staying in school and problematic alcohol and substance use awareness
Offers Chakabesh Youth Centre
Provides the Equay Wuk Women's Shelter
Provides health care and health programs at the Big Trout Lake Nursing Station
Administers education services and Aglace Chapman Education Centre under the Kitchenuhmaykoosib Education Authority
Provides housing and services for community elders at New Seniors Home Care Centre, Post Island and Old Senior Citizens Home Complex, Mainland Creek

Services and Programs:

Band Office