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Band Office

AON Administration Building
Anishinaabeg Of Naongashiing/Big Island First Nation

807-488-5602

Toll-Free: 1-888-238-0102

Fax: 807-488-5756

reception@naongashiing.ca

www.bigisland.ca

Band Office: Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9 am-1 pm

Last updated: Apr 3, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

Call for information

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing First Nation

Fees

None

Contacts

Elaine Jourdain - Acting Director of Operations and Services
opdirector@naongashiing.ca
Wesley Big George - Chief
biggeorge486@gmail.com

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibway, available upon request

Area(s) Served

Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing

Accessibility

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Functions as the governing centre 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:

Conducts business affairs in nearby towns of Morson and Rainy River
Child and Family Services worker on-reserve provided through Weech-it-te-win Child and Family Services in Fort Frances
Hospital and ambulance services available in Rainy River
Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Treaty #3 Police; call 1-888-310-1122 for police services to be dispatched to reserve
Offers employment for community members in trapping, fishing and forestry industries; seasonal employment available in summer resorts near community
Owns and operates the largest commercial fishing license quota in Treaty #3
Receives several radio stations, high-speed Internet and several newspapers

Services and Programs:

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Last updated: Apr 3, 2025: Suggest an edit