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Administration
Dryden
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Office: 807-223-1199
27 Whyte Ave, GCT3 Sub Office
Dryden, ON, P8N 1Z2
Dryden, ON, P8N 1Z2
Short Description
- Carries out all administrative duties for Grand Council Treaty 3
- Assists all member communities in their quest for inherent jurisdiction, sovereignty, nation-building and traditional governance
- Advocates to improve quality of life for all members in areas of education, lands and resources, health, governance, and justice
- Child care
- Culture and citizenship
- Economic development
- Education
- Health
- Housing/infrastructure
- Internal and external relations
- Justice
- Natural resources
- Social services
- Territorial Planning
- Trapping
- Youth and recreation
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Administration
Kenora (113km)
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Office: 807-548-4214
2650 Highway 17 E
Kenora, ON, P9N 3W8
Kenora, ON, P9N 3W8
Short Description
- Carries out all administrative duties for Grand Council Treaty 3
- Assists all member communities in their quest for inherent jurisdiction, sovereignty, nation-building and traditional governance
- Advocates to improve quality of life for all members in areas of education, lands and resources, health, governance, and justice
- Child care
- Culture and citizenship
- Economic development
- Education
- Health
- Housing/infrastructure
- Internal and external relations
- Justice
- Natural resources
- Social services
- Territorial Planning
- Trapping
- Youth and recreation
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Administration
Fort Frances (133km)
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Office: 807-789-4445
1455 Idylwild Dr, 2nd Floor, GCT3 Sub Office
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3M3
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3M3
Short Description
- Carries out all administrative duties for Grand Council Treaty 3
- Assists all member communities in their quest for inherent jurisdiction, sovereignty, nation-building and traditional governance
- Advocates to improve quality of life for all members in areas of education, lands and resources, health, governance, and justice
- Child care
- Culture and citizenship
- Economic development
- Education
- Health
- Housing/infrastructure
- Internal and external relations
- Justice
- Natural resources
- Social services
- Territorial Planning
- Trapping
- Youth and recreation
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Chief's Council
Fort Frances (133km)
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Office: 807-274-8531
1455 Idylwild Dr
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3M8
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3M8
Short Description
- Provides technical and professional advisory services and training to enhance the overall management skills and opportunities of the area First Nations in their quest to become self-sufficient
- Consists of Chiefs and Corporate representatives from each community
- Delivers programs and services in the areas of administration, finance, economic development, education, membership, health and technical services through local community government
- Operates the Ge Da Gi Binez Youth Detention Centre
- Owns and operates Rainy Lake Tribal Area Business & Financial Services Corporation
- Provides services that respect and reflect the Anishinabe cultural beliefs, traditions and practices
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Fort Frances (133km)
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Office: 807-274-8531
1455 Idylwild Dr
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3M8
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3M8
Short Description
Provides advisory services and assistance with issues relating to identification, registration forms and processes and Native membership
- Informs community leadership of current and evolving Indian status changes and issues, including documents required for US border crossing
- Supplies forms, provides guidance for filling out applications and offers assistance in mailing to applicable departments
- Birth certificates and registration
- Commissioner of Oath duties
- Death certificates
- Estates and pensions
- Indian Registration matters
- Marriage licenses
- Status cards and renewals
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Membership Department
Mishkosiminiziibiing/Big Grassy First Nation (133km)
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Office: 807-488-5614
410 Anishinabe Way
Mishkosiminiziibiing/Big Grassy First Nation, ON, P0W 1J0
Mishkosiminiziibiing/Big Grassy First Nation, ON, P0W 1J0
Short Description
Provides services and assistance with the registration system of all issues pertaining to membership
- Responsible for the implementation of the Membership Code and registering all life events that affect the Indian Registry (births, deaths, marriages, divorces)
- Informs community leadership of current and evolving Indian status changes and issues
- Maintains updated mailing/contact information for members and population statistics
- Supplies forms, provides guidance for filling out applications and offers assistance in mailing to applicable departments
- Birth Certificate Application
- Application for Registration of a Minor Child
- Membership Application
- Registration of a Minor Child Under the Indian Act
- Registration of an Adult Under the Indian Act
- Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS)
- Statement of Live Birth
- Transfer
- Treaty Day/Treaty Annuity payments
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Kenora Métis Council
Kenora (121km)
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Office: 807-468-5835
621 Lakeview Dr, Unit 4
Kenora, ON, P9N 3P6
Kenora, ON, P9N 3P6
Short Description
- Offers a wide range of community-based and culturally appropriate programs and services to Métis people
- Participates in community development activities that promote cultural diversity and partnership development with other Indigenous and non-Indigenous agencies
- Provides advocacy and deals with political issues for Kenora area citizens
- Assists individuals and families with issues such as membership and genealogy
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First Nation Client Registry
Kenora (119km)
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Office: 807-467-8144
240 Veterans Dr, Third Floor, Suite 301
Kenora, ON, P9N 3Y5
Kenora, ON, P9N 3Y5
Short Description
- Provides a confidential electronic Registry for member First Nations to collect and store individual and community information
- Developed by Kenora Chiefs Advisory and maintained by Health Directors/Clerks of individual communities
- Participation is voluntary for all community members; consent form provided for those wishing to be removed from Registry
- Contains information such as name, birth date, gender, address, Indian status and contact information; may also contain traditional name and/or clan membership
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Friendship Centre Administration
Kenora (119km)
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Office: 807-468-5440
326 2nd St S
Kenora, ON, P9N 1G5
Kenora, ON, P9N 1G5
Short Description
- Administers social, cultural, economic and recreational programs and services to improve the quality of life for urban Indigenous people living in the Kenora area
- Provides a meeting place for urban Indigenous people and community members
- Hosts cultural events
- Addresses the distinct needs of Indigenous individuals in the areas of justice, health, education, employment and training, and relief of poverty
- Participates in community development activities that promote cultural diversity and partnership development with other Indigenous and non-Indigenous agencies
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Administration
Kenora (118km)
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Office: 807-467-2453
100 Park St, 2nd Fl
Kenora, ON, P9N 1Y0
Kenora, ON, P9N 1Y0
Short Description
Provides administrative duties for all health programs and services including the following services:
- Diabetes Education Services
- Minaki Nursing Station
- Waashkootsi Healing Lodge
- Outpatient Hostel
- Central Service Location/Clinic
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Aboriginal Women's Organization
Kenora (117km)
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Office: 807-468-3337
1304 Ninth St N
Kenora, ON, P9N 2T7
Kenora, ON, P9N 2T7
Short Description
Promotes the interests and needs of Aboriginal women through the development and delivery of culturally appropriate programs, services and activities
- Provides meals and snacks for Head Start/daycare program children
- Provides rental space to the Parents Attending Secondary School (PASS) program
- Participation in the annual Festival of Trees event and the Kenora Winter Carnival
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Political Advocacy
Kenora (115km)
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Office: 807-788-1406
237 Airport Rd, Head Office
Kenora, ON, P9N 0A2
Kenora, ON, P9N 0A2
Short Description
- Provides advocacy for the 28 First Nation communities in Treaty #3 territory
- Consults and engages with communities regularly in discussions about the issues and concerns faced by community members
- Lobbies as a government liaison with policy makers and decision makers for the Indigenous rights of the people
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Chief's Council
Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls (95km)
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Office: 807-226-4445
505 Kavanaugh Rd
Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls, ON, P0X 1N0
Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls, ON, P0X 1N0
Short Description
- Provides technical and professional advisory services and training to enhance the overall management skills and opportunities of the five member First Nations in their quest to become self-sufficient
- Delivers programs and services through local community government in the areas of administration, economic development, education, finances, fire protection and prevention, human resources, membership and registration, and technical services including housing and operations/maintenance
- Participates as a member of the Political Territorial Organization Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3) and serves five communities, all located within 100 km S and SW of Kenora
- Northern Sub-Office is located at Wauzhushk Onigum First Nation
- Onigaming satellite office located in the Ojibways of Onigaming Band Office
- Kabapikotawangag means "the lake of the sand dunes and sand bars"
- Aims to benefit and protect the interests of its membership
- Provides services that respect and reflect the Anishinaabe cultural beliefs, traditions and practices
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Métis Council
Dryden
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Office: 807-223-4535
34B King St
Dryden, ON, P8N 1B3
Dryden, ON, P8N 1B3
Short Description
- Offers a wide range of community-based and culturally appropriate programs and services to Métis people
- Participates in community development activities that promote cultural diversity and partnership development with other Indigenous and non-Indigenous agencies
- Provides advocacy and deals with political issues for Northwest Métis Nation
- Assists individuals and families with issues such as membership and genealogy
- Provides video-conferencing suites on-site which use the Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN)
- Allows psychiatrists and other health care specialists to have a remote connection to patients and clients
- Reduces the need to travel to receive care
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Membership and Registration
Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls (95km)
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Office: 807-226-4445
505 Kavanaugh Rd
Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls, ON, P0X 1N0
Sioux Narrows-Nestor Falls, ON, P0X 1N0
Short Description
Provides advisory services and assistance with issues relating to identification, registration forms and processes and Native membership
- Informs community leadership of current and evolving Indian status changes and issues, including documents required for US border crossing
- Supplies forms, provides guidance for filling out applications and offers assistance in mailing to applicable departments
- Birth certificates and registration
- Commissioner of Oath duties
- Death certificates
- Estates and pensions
- Indian Registration matters
- Marriage licenses
- Status cards and renewals
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Friendship Centre Administration
Sioux Lookout (75km)
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Office: 807-737-1903
52 King St
Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1B8
Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1B8
Short Description
- Administers programs and services to improve the quality of life for urban Indigenous people in the Sioux Lookout area with a focus on social, educational and cultural development
- Provides a meeting place for urban Indigenous people and community members regardless of nationality
- Works to build a bridge of understanding between Native and non-Native people
- Hosts traditional, cultural events including a weekly community culture night offering a meal and fellowship for all community members
- Offers hall rentals for other community events
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Women's Support Group
Sioux Lookout (75km)
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Office: 807-737-2214
16 Fourth Ave N
Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1C4
Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1C4
Short Description
- Strives to end the cycle of family violence by providing programs and support services in health and wellness for Indigenous women, youth and families
- Provides workshops and gatherings to raise awareness of violence and hosts many guest speakers on topics related to women's issues
- Provides resource material on issues such as wellness, healthy parenting, understanding the needs of children, and prevention of family violence
- Hosts craft nights, painting events and various online contests
- Supplies a computer lab with latest software programs and Internet for individuals to update resumes, complete applications and perform job searches
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Communications Department
Sioux Lookout (75km)
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Office: 807-737-1802
39 Queen St
Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1B8
Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1B8
Short Description
- Manages the internal and external functions of communication for the Health Authority
- Maintains, creates and updates all advertising, social media platforms and website
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Health Authority
Sioux Lookout (75km)
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Office: 807-737-1802
61 Queen St
Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1B8
Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1B8
Short Description
- Administers the delivery of essential health care services to the Anishinabe people in the Sioux Lookout region
- Participates in the development of First Nations health policies
- Advocates on behalf of client's requests and rights
- Provides education about the health care system to health care providers and recipients
Client Services Department
- Airport Interpretive Services
- Ground Transportation
- Hostel (Jeremiah McKay Kabayshewekamik)
- Regional Wellness Response Program
- Developmental Services Program (Transitional Youth and Community Outreach Programs)
- First Nations and Inuit Health Information Services (FNIHIS)
- Primary Health Care Unit
- Physician Management Services
- Telemedicine Program
- Tuberculosis Control Program
- Children's Mental Health and Addictions counselling
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health Counselling
- Traditional Healing
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Chief's Council
Sioux Lookout (74km)
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Office: 807-737-2662
81 King St
Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1A5
Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1A5
Short Description
- Provides governance, political support, technical advisory, community development support and advocacy to member First Nations in their quest to build self-sufficient communities
- Promotes Indigenous recognition and cultural awareness of the member First Nations
- Consists of Chiefs and representatives from each community
- Provides services for a collective on-reserve population of approximately 2,872 individuals
- Serves five First Nations, all located within Treaty #9
- Delivers programs and services in the areas of administration, finance, economic development, education, health and technical services through local community government
- Participates in and co-hosts the annual Northern Ontario First Nations Environment Conference (NOFNEC) with several other Tribal Councils
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Membership Department
Lac Seul First Nation (72km)
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Office: 807-582-3503
Band Office, Frenchman's Head Rd
Lac Seul First Nation, ON, P0V 2A0
Lac Seul First Nation, ON, P0V 2A0
Short Description
Provides services and assistance with the registration system of all issues pertaining to membership
- Responsible for the implementation of the Membership Code and registering all life events that affect the Indian Registry (births, deaths, marriages, divorces)
- Informs community leadership of current and evolving Indian status changes and issues
- Maintains updated mailing/contact information for members and population statistics
- Supplies forms, provides guidance for filling out applications and offers assistance in mailing to applicable departments
- Birth Certificate Application
- Application for Registration of a Minor Child
- Membership Application
- Registration of a Minor Child Under the Indian Act
- Registration of an Adult Under the Indian Act
- Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS)
- Statement of Live Birth
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Northern Chiefs Council Administration
Red Lake (43km)
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Office: 807-735-1381
8 Eric Radford Way
Red Lake, ON, P0V 1C0
Red Lake, ON, P0V 1C0
Short Description
Serves as a non-political Chiefs Council which provides advisory and support services to six First Nation communities
- Provides governance, political support and advocacy to Keewaytinook Okimakanak First Nations in their quest to build self-sufficient communities
- Promotes Indigenous recognition and cultural awareness of the member First Nations
- Consists of Chiefs and representatives from each community
- Delivers programs and services through local community government
- Operates various First Nation owned for-profit corporations
- Financial Advisory Services
- Health Services
- Health Services, Crisis Intervention
- Keewaytinook Centre of Excellence
- Keewaytinook Internet High School
- Keewaytinook Okimakanak Secondary School Services
- KORI, Research Institute
- Telecommunications, Kuhkenah Network (K-Net)
- Public Works Unit
- Telemedicine
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Membership Department
Eagle Lake First Nation (16km)
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Office: 807-755-5526
1220 Ojibway Dr
Eagle Lake First Nation, ON, P0V 3H0
Eagle Lake First Nation, ON, P0V 3H0
Short Description
Provides services and assistance with the registration system of all issues pertaining to membership
- Responsible for the implementation of the Membership Code and registering all life events that affect the Indian Registry (births, deaths, marriages, divorces)
- Informs community leadership of current and evolving Indian status changes and issues
- Maintains updated mailing/contact information for members and population statistics
- Supplies forms, provides guidance for filling out applications and offers assistance in mailing to applicable departments
- Birth Certificate Application
- Application for Registration of a Minor Child
- Membership Application
- Registration of a Minor Child Under the Indian Act
- Registration of an Adult Under the Indian Act
- Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS)
- Statement of Live Birth
- Transfer
- Treaty Day/Treaty Annuity payments
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Administration
Dryden
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Office: 807-223-4180
74 Queen St
Dryden, ON, P8N 1A4
Dryden, ON, P8N 1A4
Short Description
- Administers social, cultural, economic or recreational programs for Indigenous people in the Dryden area
- Provides a meeting place for urban Indigenous people
- Provides daily coffee, tea and soup for Centre patrons
- Hosts cultural events
- Offers meeting space to agencies and community groups on a rental basis
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Friendship Centre Administration
Fort Frances (136km)
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Office: 807-274-8541
427 Mowat Ave
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3N1
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3N1
Short Description
- Administers social, cultural, economic or recreational programs for Indigenous people in the Fort Frances area
- Provides a meeting place for urban Indigenous people and community members regardless of nationality
- Works to build a bridge of understanding between Native and non-Native people
- Hosts cultural events including Pow Wows and community barbeques
- Participates in various community events such as hosting an annual Remembrance Day and co-sponsoring a Christmas Toy Drive
- Offers crisis intervention, drop-in, advocacy, and other supports
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