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Program: Extended Health Benefits
Organizations: Eabametoong First Nation
Eabametoong First Nation - Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-242-7361
Fax: 807-242-1090
Email: reception@eabametoongfn.ca
Address: PO Box 298
Eabamet Lake, ON
P0T 1L0
Street
Address:
139 Main St Band Office
Eabametoong First Nation
Location:
  • Band Office is located at Main St in the community of Eabametoong First Nation
  • Community is on N shore of Eabamet Lake, 155 km NE of Armstrong, 360 km N of Thunder Bay
  • Consists of 1 reserve, Fort Hope 64 with a land area o
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Contacts: Irene Oskineegish - Ontario Works Administrator
807-242-7361 Ext 236 * irene.oskineegish@eabametoongfn.ca
Service Description: 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
Fees: None
Application: Individuals can apply by contacting the office
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Eabametoong First Nation 16-65 years of age


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
Languages: English

This information was last completely updated on: 5-21-2025


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