Kingfisher Lake First Nation

Site: Band Office

Service: Extended Health Benefits

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Record #: KEN0906 Last Modified: 14 Mar 2019 Last Full Update: 05 Feb 2019
Description & Services
Public Comments Tribal Council: Shibogama First Nations Council 
Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN) 
Treaty #9
Description (Service) Provides various health benefits to individuals and families with high health costs
 
Benefits are determined based on need and may include: 
  • basic dental care 
  • diabetic supplies 
  • eyeglasses  
  • hearing aids  
  • prescription drugs  
  • surgical supplies and dressings  
  • transportation for medical appointments
Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Areas Served Kingfisher Lake First Nation
Eligibility Members of Kingfisher Lake First Nation 
Individuals and families who: 
  • were eligible for Ontario Works in the previous months, or 
  • are no longer eligible for Ontario Works because they received a payment for loss of income under the 1986-1990 Hepatitis C Settlement Agreement
Application Individuals can apply by contacting the office
Languages English ; Interpretive Services - Oji-Cree, available upon request
Fees None
Additional Service Sites
Contact Information
Office Phone 807-532-2067
Fax 807-532-2063
E-Mail kflreception@kingfisherlake.ca
Website www.kingfisherlake.ca
Primary Contact Anita Mekanak, Ontario Works Administrator; Email: anitam@kingfisherlake.ca
Site Location Community is 350 km NE of Sioux Lookout on S shores of Kingfisher Lake, 40 km W of Wunnumin Lake
Located In Community Kingfisher Lake First Nation
Address Kingfisher Lake, ON
 
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Mailing Address c/o Ontario Works 
PO Box 57 
Kingfisher Lake, ON P0V 1Z0
Physical Access Not Accessible
Other Details
Legal Status (10) Local Government ; (50) Non Profit
Funding Provincial - Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) ; Federal - Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)