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Matawa First Nations Management - Chief's Council

Chief's Council

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233 Court St S 2nd Fl
Thunder Bay, ON
P7B 2X9
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807-344-4575
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Toll-Free: 1-800-463-2249
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Fax: 807-344-2977
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Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Last updated: Dec 9, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Services are delivered at the local level (Band Office) and accessed through direct communication with Matawa First Nations Management

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Must belong to one of the member First Nations within Matawa Territory

Fees

None

Contacts

Dorothy Okeese - Executive Secretary
David Paul Achneepineskum - Chief Executive Officer
807-344-4575 Ext 3650 * davidpaul@matawa.on.ca

Languages

English

Language Note

Oji-Cree, Ojibway; available upon request

Accessibility

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Accessibility Note

Fully Accessible - Main and upper levels; Lower level not accessible

Description of Services:

  • Provides technical and professional advisory services and training to enhance the overall management skills and opportunities of the nine member First Nations in their quest to become self-sufficient
  • Serves a collective population of over 10,000 people comprised of eight First Nations within Treaty 9 and one First Nation within the Robinson-Superior Treaty (but not a signatory to this treaty)
  • Consists of Chiefs and representatives from each community
  • Operates a head office at Ginoogaming First Nation
  • Delivers programs and services in the areas of administration, environmental, finance, economic development, education, membership, health and social services, and technical services through local community government
  • Operates various First Nation owned for-profit corporations
  • Provides services that respect and reflect traditional cultural beliefs and practices


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