Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing >

Band Office

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AON Administration Building
Anishinaabeg Of Naongashiing/Big Island First Nation
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807-488-5602
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Toll-Free: 1-888-238-0102
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Fax: 807-488-5756
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reception@naongashiing.ca
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www.bigisland.ca
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Band Office: Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9 am-1 pm

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

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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:

Last updated: Apr 3, 2025: Suggest an edit
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