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Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation - Band Office

Band Office

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Band Office 703 Ketemiikana Dr
Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation
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807-484-2162
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807-484-2795
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807-271-3553
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Fax: 807-484-2737
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Band Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Last updated: Aug 21, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Call for information

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation

Fees

None

Contacts

Jeffrey Copenace - Chief
807-484-2162 Ext 241 * Copenace-Jeffrey@yahoo.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibwe, available upon request

Area(s) Served

Ojibways of Onigaming

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

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:
  • 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


Services and Programs:

Last updated: Aug 21, 2025: Suggest an edit
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