McDowell Lake First Nation - Band Office

Application

Call for information

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of McDowell Lake First Nation

Fees

None

Languages

English

Language Note

Interpretation available upon request

Area(s) Served

McDowell Lake First Nation

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Provides services that promote physical and mental health for Band members

Provides health services through a Health Director and Health Liaison
Provides health awareness and counselling, education and prevention workshops especially in the areas of diabetes and problematic alcohol and substance use
Coordinates clinics/workshops in areas that may include Diabetes, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases
Offers various health initiatives through Nishnawbe Aski Nation (NAN)

Addresses individual health care needs by providing:

Advocacy on behalf of individual with other health professionals
Coordination of one-on-one pre-natal care
Home visits to the sick, elderly, new mothers and persons with health care needs
Assistance with coordinating local and long distance travel arrangements for medical appointments

About Us

Tribal Council: Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs
Provincial Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN) Treaty #9
Reserve is approximately 155 km NE of Red Lake on central W shore of McDowell Lake

Health Department