Seine River First Nation, Band Office, Governance

Seine River First Nation

Site: Band Office

Service: Governance

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Record #: TBC0287

Last Modified: 11 Oct 2018

Last Full Update: 11 Oct 2018

Description & Services
Public Comments	Tribal Council: Pwi-di-goo-zing Ne-yaa-zhing Advisory Services Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3) Treaty #3
Description (Agency)	Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Seine River First Nation
Agency Services	Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children Community Care Program Economic Development Education Services Extended Health Benefits Fire Department Health Services Housing Program Immunization Clinic Library Services Long Term Care Program Meals On Wheels Medical Transportation Program National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program Non Insured Health Benefits Ontario Works
Description (Service)	Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the First Nation 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 Provides the following programs and services: Administration (Seine River Band Office) Community Care Program (Weechi-it-te-Win Family Services) Economic Development Education Department Fire Department Health Services Office Health Services Office, Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Health Services Office, Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children Health Services Office, Immunization Clinic Health Services Office, Long Term Care Program Health Services Office, Meals on Wheels Health Services Office, Medical Transportation Program Health Services Office, National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program Health Services Office, Non-Insured Health Benefits Housing Program Ontario Works Ontario Works, Extended Health Benefits Public Library
Hours	Band Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served	Seine River First Nation
Eligibility	Members of Seine River First Nation
Application	Call for information
Languages	English ; Interpretive Services - Ojibway, available upon request
Fees	None
Additional Services at this Site	Economic Development Education Services Extended Health Benefits Housing Program Ontario Works
Contact Information
Office Phone	Band Office 807-599-2224
Toll Free Phone	1-800-465-3349
Crisis Phone	Police Dispatch 1-888-310-1122
Fax	807-599-2865
E-Mail	srreception@bellnet.ca
Social Media	Facebook
Primary Contact	Roberta, Receptionist
Primary Executive	Thomas Johnson, Chief; Email: tom@vianet.ca
Alternate Executive	Band Manager
Site Location	Community is on shore of Wild Potato Lake, 1 km S of Horsecollar Junction on Hwy 11, located 50 km W of Atikokan
Located In Community	Seine River First Nation
Address	37 Riverside Rd W Seine River First Nation, ON P0W 1H0 View Google Map
Intersection	Horsecollar Junction Rd and Hwy 11
Mailing Address	PO Box 124 Mine Centre, ON P0W 1H0
Physical Access	Not Accessible
Other Details
Legal Status	(10) Local Government ; (50) Non Profit
Funding	Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOHLTC) -- North West Local Health Integration Network (NWLHIN) ; Federal - Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC); Health Canada -- First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB)
Elections	Chief and 7 Band Council members elected every 2 years under the Indian Act Electoral System; next election Feb 2020