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Located near Fort Frances
Distance: 100km
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Governance
Fort Frances
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Office: 807-274-3228
107 Hwy 11, Administration Centre
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3M3
Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3M3
Short Description
Functions as the governing centre for the community; oversees all community programs, services and facilities
Activities and services for community members also include but are not limited to:
Activities and services for community members also include but are not limited to:
- Hospital services available at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances
- Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Treaty #3 Police; call 1-888-310-1122 for police services to be dispatched to reserve
- Owns and operates Couchiching Bingo Palace
- Provides the Couchiching Child Care Centre also known as 4 C's Daycare
- Owns and operates the 18-hole Heron Landing Golf Course
- Offers recreational activities and events for community members including a fully-equipped men's and women's gym, a sportsfield and parks, summer day camps for youth and a Toy Lending Library
- Provides a community convenience store and gasbar
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Governance
Mitaanjigamiing First Nation (11km)
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Office: 807-274-2188
108 Main St
Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, ON, P9A 3M9
Mitaanjigamiing First Nation, ON, P9A 3M9
Short Description
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:
Activities and services for community members also include but are not limited to the following:
- Child and Family Services worker on-reserve provided through Weech-it-te-win Child and Family Services in Fort Frances
- Hospital services available at La Verendrye General Hospital/Riverside Health Care in Fort Frances
- Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Treaty #3 Police; call 1-888-310-1122 for police services to be dispatched to reserve
- Offers a Multi-Use Facility for community events
- Shopping, banking etc are mostly conducted in the nearby town of Fort Frances
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Governance
La Vallée (20km)
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Office: 807-486-3407
RR 1
La Vallée, ON, P0W 1C0
La Vallée, ON, P0W 1C0
Short Description
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:
Activities and services for community members also include but are not limited to the following:
- Child and Family Services worker on-reserve provided through Weech-it-te-win Child and Family Services in Fort Frances
- Hospital services available at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances
- Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Treaty #3 Police; call 1-888-310-1122 for police services to be dispatched to reserve
- Provides community facilities including a fire hall, water treatment building, community hall and gymnasium
- Provides the Naicatchewenin Community Store
- Community businesses include the Quonset Hut & Bus Storage and the Kish-Gon-Dug Cedar Factory which exports products to Europe as well as locally
- Owns and operates C & O Logging
- Serviced by air through the Fort Frances airport located 60 km SE of community
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Governance
Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation (35km)
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Office: 807-481-2536
Band Office
Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, ON
Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation, ON
Short Description
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:
Activities and services for community members also include but are not limited to the following:
- Child and Family Services worker on-reserve provided through Weech-it-te-win Child and Family Services in Fort Frances
- Hospital services available in nearby town of Fort Frances
- Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Treaty #3 Police; call 1-888-310-1122 for police services to be dispatched to reserve
- Community members conduct much of their business affairs and shopping in the nearby town of Fort Frances
- Offers Windey's Food Market, a small convenience store
- Offers a newly-constructed Health/Business Centre, completed in July 2016
- Provides the NiGiGoonSiWiiGiWaam Child Care Centre
- Provides seasonal language camps at the mouth of the Ottertail River in participation with the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis
- Serviced by air through the Fort Frances Airport located 2 miles NW of Fort Frances
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Governance
Emo (38km)
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Office: 807-482-2479
Crisis: 1-888-310-1122
6 Manitou Rapids Dr
Emo, ON, P0W 1E0
Emo, ON, P0W 1E0
Short Description
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:
Activities and services for community members also include but are not limited to the following:
- Child and Family Services worker on-reserve provided through Weech-it-te-win Child and Family Services in Fort Frances
- Hospital services available in Rainy River and Fort Frances
- Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Treaty #3 Police; call 1-888-310-1122 for police services to be dispatched to reserve
- Conducts business affairs mostly in towns of Emo and Fort Frances
- Hosts an Annual Sobriety Traditional Pow Wow each spring and an Annual Fish Fry in August
- Publishes a monthly newsletter, The Rapids Review
- Offers two community centres, a baseball diamond, an outdoor ice rink and an arena
- Provides the Kay-Nah-Chi-Wah-Nung Historical Centre which offers cross country skiing and snowshoe trails during the winter months
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Governance
Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation (68km)
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Office: 807-484-2162
Crisis: 807-484-2795
Band Office , 703 Ketemiikana Dr
Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, ON, P0X 1K0
Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation, ON, P0X 1K0
Short Description
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:
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
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Governance
Seine River First Nation (72km)
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Office: 807-599-2224
Crisis: 1-888-310-1122
37 Riverside Rd W
Seine River First Nation, ON, P0W 1H0
Seine River First Nation, ON, P0W 1H0
Short Description
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:
Activities and services for community members also include but are not limited to the following:
- Child and Family Services worker on-reserve provided through Weech-it-te-win Child and Family Services in Fort Frances
- Hospital services available in Atikokan and Fort Frances
- Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Treaty #3 Police; call 1-888-310-1122 for police services to be dispatched to reserve
- Provides the following facilities for community members: a Resource Centre, a Gym, a Learning Centre, the Roundhouse, a Water Treatment Plant and a Ball Park
- Serviced by air through the closest airport in the town of Fort Frances, located approximately an hour's drive away
- Hosts the annual Seine River First Nation Traditional Powwow in July
- Conducts most shopping and business affairs in Fort Frances
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Governance
Mishkosiminiziibiing/Big Grassy First Nation (85km)
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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
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:
Activities and services for community members also include but are not limited to the following:
- Child and Family Services worker on-reserve provided through Weech-it-te-win Child and Family Services in Fort Frances
- Hospital and ambulance services available in town of Rainy River
- Hospital services also available in Fort Frances at LaVerendrye Hospital
- Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Treaty #3 Police; call 1-888-310-1122 for police services to be dispatched to reserve
- Administers the Pegamigaabo School for students from JK to Grade 8 which houses the community library
- Offers the Esiniiwab Health Centre and a fitness centre with a full complement of equipment
- Offers Zig's Convenience Store for smaller items and J&J General Store in neighboring community of Naongashiing for a wider variety
- Community members conduct most shopping in nearby Morson, Rainy River and Fort Frances
- Operates Assabaska Ojibway Heritage Park
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Governance
Anishinaabeg Of Naongashiing/Big Island First Nation (86km)
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Office: 807-488-5602
AON Administration Building
Anishinaabeg Of Naongashiing/Big Island First Nation, ON, P0W 1J0
Anishinaabeg Of Naongashiing/Big Island First Nation, ON, P0W 1J0
Short Description
Functions as the governing centre 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:
Activities and services for community members also include but are not limited to the following:
- Conducts business affairs in nearby towns of Morson and Rainy River
- Child and Family Services worker on-reserve provided through Weech-it-te-win Child and Family Services in Fort Frances
- Hospital and ambulance services available in Rainy River
- Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Treaty #3 Police; call 1-888-310-1122 for police services to be dispatched to reserve
- Offers employment for community members in trapping, fishing and forestry industries; seasonal employment available in summer resorts near community
- Owns and operates the largest commercial fishing license quota in Treaty #3
- Receives several radio stations, high-speed Internet and several newspapers
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Governance
Lac La Croix First Nation (95km)
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807-485-2431
Office: 807-485-2431
104 Main St, Neguaguon Lake IR 25D
Lac La Croix First Nation, ON, P0T 1C1
Lac La Croix First Nation, ON, P0T 1C1
Short Description
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:
Activities and services for community members also include but are not limited to the following:
- Child and Family Services worker on-reserve provided through Weech-it-te-win Child and Family Services in Fort Frances
- Hospital services available in Atikokan and Fort Frances
- Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Treaty #3 Police; call 1-888-310-1122 for police services to be dispatched to reserve
- NO fire services provided on-reserve but Pwi di Goo Zhing Advisory Services oversees fire services; ph 807-274-8531 Ext 227 or cell 807-275-7230
- Most shopping is done in Atikokan, an hour and half E on Hwy 11 or in Fort Frances, two hours W on Hwy 11
- Community has small convenience store and gas station
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Governance - Windigo Main Band Office
Northwest Angle 37 First Nation (95km)
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Office: 807-733-3721
Crisis: 1-888-310-1122
Windigo Island Band Office
Northwest Angle 37 First Nation, ON, P9N 3X7
Northwest Angle 37 First Nation, ON, P9N 3X7
Short Description
Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Animakee Wa Zhing #37 First Nation; offers a sub-office in Regina Bay
- Serves as the main administration office
- Offers a council-operated elementary school, Windigo Island School
- Coordinates health services for community members
- Hospital services available at Lake of the Woods District Hospital, Kenora
- Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Treaty #3 Police Services, Kenora Central/West Detachment
- Child & Family services provided by Anishinaabe Abinoojii Family Services, Head Office in Kenora
- Fire Prevention Services offered by Anishinaabeg of Kabapikotawangag Resource Council; Fire Prevention Officer, ph 807-226-4445 Ext 224, fireprevention@akrc.on.ca
- New water treatment plant for Windigo Island announced Mar 2020
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Governance - Regina Bay Sub-Office
Northwest Angle 37 First Nation (95km)
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Office: 807-226-5353
Crisis: 1-888-310-1122
Regina Bay Band Office
Northwest Angle 37 First Nation, ON, P0X 1N0
Northwest Angle 37 First Nation, ON, P0X 1N0
Short Description
Operates as a sub-office for Northwest Angle 37 community members and oversees community programs, services and facilities
- Provides a recreation centre (Regina Bay) used for various recreational activities, community events and weekly bingos
- Offers health care and programs at the Zhaawanaabinesiik Health Centre
- Serviced by air through Sioux Narrows Airport located 5 miles SE of Sioux Narrows
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Governance
Naotkamegwanning/Whitefish Bay First Nation (98km)
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Office: 807-226-5411
1800 Pawitik St
Naotkamegwanning/Whitefish Bay First Nation, ON, P0X 1L0
Naotkamegwanning/Whitefish Bay First Nation, ON, P0X 1L0
Short Description
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:
Activities and services for community members also include but are not limited to the following:
- Child and Family Services workers on-reserve provided through Anishinaabe Abinooji Family Services in Kenora
- Hospital and additional ambulance services available at Lake of the Woods District Hospital in Kenora
- Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Treaty #3 Police; call 1-888-310-1122 for police services to be dispatched to reserve, or Kenora South Sub-Division, ph: 807-274-1565, fx: 807-274-1568
- Dedicated to practising cultural and spiritual Anishinaabe traditions and way of life with half of community members speaking Ojibway language
- Supports several local businesses including Wiisinin Cafe, White's Store and a Canada Post office
- Community members conduct most business affairs in Kenora
- Provides the Mino' Giizhigad Elder's Complex for senior community members
- Offers community emergency medical services through ambulance and paramedics
- Provides a youth and elder's cultural camp at Black River
- Publishes a community magazine called Naotkamegwanning Mazina'igan
- Serves as home for the Whitefish Bay singers, a cultural drum group established in 1970 who travel across the country and in Europe and have 15 recorded albums
- Provides child care at Sabatise Vision Child Care Centre
- Administers education services and Baibombeh Anishinabe School at the Naotkamegwanning Northwest Angle Education Authority office
- Offers an Aboriginal Headstart Program
- Offers health care and health programs through Netaawgonebiik Health Services and the Netaawgonebiik Community Clinic
- Provides a Women's Emergency Shelter for abused women and their children from the Treaty 3 territory
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