Deer Lake First Nation

Application

Call for information

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Deer Lake First Nation

Fees

None

Contacts

Angie Meekis - Band Secretary
angiemeekis@knet.ca
Leonard Mawakeesick - Chief

Languages

English

Language Note

Cree, Oji-Cree; available upon request

Accessibility

Partially Accessible

Accessibility Note

Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- Accessible with side ramp but no automatic push button doors; Washroom -- Not 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:

Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Nishnawbe-Aski Police Services, Northwest Region; local ph: 807-775-9954; fax: 807-775-9955
Child and Family Services worker on-reserve provided through Tikinagan Child and Family Services in Sioux Lookout
Hospital services available at Meno Ya Win Health Centre in Sioux Lookout and Margaret Cochenour Memorial Hospital in Red Lake
Offers one main Northern Store, three private gas stations, J & D Trading and a few small privately-run businesses
Operates a Canada Post postal service
Operates a small airport maintained and serviced by the Ministry of Transportation Ontario and served by Wasaya Airways
Provides air ambulance services as needed
Offers the local Ennis Memorial TV & Radio Station used daily to share community news
Co-owns a small run-of-the-river hydro generating station on the Severn River with Hydro One

Band Office