Band Office

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78 Pic River Rd
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
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807-229-1749
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9-1-1
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Fax: 807-229-1944
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Application

Call for information

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Members of Biigtigong Nishnaabeg

Fees

None

Contacts

Kimberly McWatch - Executive Assistant and Membership Clerk
807-229-1749 Ext 210 * kim.starr@picriver.com
Debi Bouchie - Chief Executive Officer
807-229-1749 Ext 215 * debi.bouchie@picriver.com

Languages

English

Language Note

Ojibwe, available upon request

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

Functions as the governing office 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:
  • Provides the Begetekong Community Centre for various activities and events
  • Offers a Canada Post postal station
  • Offers a local Internet and cable television network
  • Publishes a monthly community newsletter, The Pic River Current
  • Renown for developing "run of the river" hydroelectric projects in Northern Ontario; partners in 3 generating stations
  • Operates a Band-owned forestry company
  • Provides Biidaaban Healing Lodge for addictions treatment
  • Administers a Children and Family Learning Centre
  • Offers a Community Hall for various community events
  • Offers an Education Department which administers Pic River Elementary School and Pic River High School
  • Operates a Volunteer Fire Department
  • Offers health care and health programs through Pic River Health Centre
  • Provides a Public Library


Services and Programs:

Last updated: Oct 11, 2024: Suggest an edit