McDowell Lake First Nation

Site: Band Office

Service: Lands and Resources Program

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Record #: KEN1400 Last Modified: 12 Jun 2019 Last Full Update: 12 Jun 2019
Description & Services
Public Comments Tribal Council: Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs 
Provincial Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN) 
Treaty #9
Description (Service) Represents the community in all lands and resources initiatives  
  • Functions as the lead in the development and implementation of the MLFN Community Based Land Use Plan which began in 2011 
  • Liaises with all companies undertaking resource development in traditional McDowell Lake territory including mining developments, forestry projects and hydro electric power projects  
  • Participates in negotiations and agreements with resource developers to ensure McDowell Lake First Nation traditional lands and burial sites are protected 
  • Works with outside parties to ensure the First Nation is fairly included in benefits  
  • Works with the Band Office for allocation of land to community registered members who wish to build a home on territorial land
Hours Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Areas Served McDowell Lake First Nation
Eligibility Members of McDowell Lake First Nation
Application Call Land Resources Technician for information
Languages English ; Interpretive Services - Oji-Cree; available upon request
Fees None
Additional Service Sites
Contact Information
Office Phone 807-735-1381 Ext 1308
Toll Free Phone 1-800-387-3740
Fax 807-727-9494
Website www.mcdowelllake.firstnation.ca
Primary Contact Daniel James, Land Resources Technician; Phone: 807-735-1381 ext 1198; Email: danieljames@knet.ca
Alternate Contact Lorna Dansereau, Band Administrator; Phone: 807-735-1381 ext 1308; Email: lornadansereau@knet.ca
Site Location Band Office is located in Red Lake, Community is located approx 155 km NE of Red Lake on central W shore of McDowell Lake
Located In Community Red Lake
Address 146 Howey St, Unit 202
Red Lake, ON P0V 2M0
 
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Mailing Address c/o McDowell Lake Lands and Resources 
PO Box 321 
Red Lake, ON P0V 2M0
Physical Access Fully Accessible
Other Details
Legal Status (10) Local Government ; (50) Non Profit
Funding Provincial ; Federal - Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)