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Address:
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c/o c/o Slate Falls Band Office, General Delivery
General Delivery c/o Slate Falls Band Office
Slate Falls, ON
P0V 3C0
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Street Address:
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48 Lakeview Dr Slate Falls Band Office
Slate Falls First Nation
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Location:
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- Band Office is situated on the shore of Bamaji Lake in the communinty of Slate Falls Nation
- Reserve is located 120 km N of Sioux Lookout, on shore of Bamaji Lake
- Community is accessible by float plane and an all-season road head
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
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Service Description:
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Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of Slate Falls Nation- Tribal Council: Windigo First Nations
- Political Territorial Organization:
Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #9
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:- Community members conduct most business affairs in Sioux Lookout, about 1.5 hour drive S of Slate Falls but goods can be ordered/shipped into community by air
- Hospital services available at Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre
- Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service, Northwest Region; local phone: 807-737-5755
- Child & Family services provided by Tikinagan Child & Family Services
- Serviced by air through Bamaji Lake Airlines
- Owns and operates a commercial fishing lodge
- New water treatment plant built and opened in 2018
- Administers education services and Bimaychikamah School for students from JK-Grade 8 under the Windigo Education Authority
- Offers Bamaji Lake Economic Development Corporation
- Provides health care and health programs at the Slate Falls Health Clinic/Nursing Station
- Supports a community centre and two baseball diamonds
- Organizes community events such as an annual fishing derby and National Aboriginal Day celebrations as well as after-school clubs and activities
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Members of Slate Falls First Nation
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Ojibway, available upon request
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