HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES

 

Health & Wellness Programs

PLEASE NOTE: While the MFN Medical Centre undergoes Retrofit Construction, all health services have been redirected to 2 Niish Avenue for the duration. Lena Andre, Community Health Representative will be working out of the MFN Administration Building – downstairs office during this time. She can be contacted at 705-856-1993 ext 224 or email landre@michipicoten.com. 

Happening on-reserve at Michipicoten First Nation:
    • Algoma District Services Administration Board – Client Service Worker will be coming to the community on every third Tuesday of the month:
      • Tuesday September 17, 2024 from 2:00pm-4:00pm at 2 Niish Avenue
    • Diabetes Prize Bingo – Monday September 23, 2024 beginning at 6:30pm. Snacks and beverages provided. Everyone welcome!
    • Diabetes Social – Monday September 16, 2024 beginning at 6:30pm. Snacks and beverages provided. Everyone welcome!
    • Meals on Moccasins – Resuming on Wednesday September 11, 2024. This program is for disabled Citizens and elderly Citizens aged 65+. Please call Lena Andre at 705-856-1993 ext 224 to discuss further.
    • NIHB Medical Travel – Contact Lena Andre, CHR at 705-856-1993 ext 224 or email landre@michipicoten.com.  After 4:15pm – call the NIHB Emergency number at 1-833-675-3081.Citizens who have submitted applications for travel to medical appointments through NIHB and need accommodations, the Community Health Representative (CHR) will book the accommodations as required.  In the event you are not able to attend your appointment or if your appointment is cancelled, we request that you cancel your hotel accommodations.  If these accommodations are not cancelled, we are still required to pay for the room. Miigwetch for your assistance.
    • Community Health Nurse Mary-Lou Kobzick (please call or text for an appointment 705-852-0243) will be at the 2 Niish Avenue from 9:30am-3:30pm on the following dates:
      • August 22, 29
      • September 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26
      • October 3, 7, 10, 17, 28, 31
    • Dilico Walk-In Counselling Clinic – Fourth Tuesday of every month from 11:00am-3:00pm.
Happening at Family Well-Being Lodge at 3 Maple Street location:
Happening at Maamwesying Healing Lodge at 3 Maple Street location:
Happening at Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre at 3 Chris Simon Drive, Wawa location:

No events planned at this time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact:
Jennifer Jacques, Community Wellness Worker
Phone: 705-914-0560 cell
E-mail: cww@michipicoten.com
Location: Remote

Keesha Steadman, Family Well-Being Worker
Phone: 705-914-0029 cell
E-mail: fwbw@michipicoten.com
Location: Family Well-Being Lodge (3 Maple Street)


Lena Andre, Community Health Representative
Phone: 705-856-1993 ext 224
E-mail: landre@michipicoten.com
Location: MFN Medical Centre (109 Hiawatha Drive)

Kelsey Dumont-Matthews, Family Support Worker
Phone: 705-914-0035 cell
E-mail: fsw@michipicoten.com
Location: Family Well-Being Lodge (3 Maple Street, Wawa)

Social Services

Happening at 402 Albert St. East, Sault Ste. Marie:

 Michipicoten First Nation Band Representative and Child Advocate

Acts on behalf of Michipicoten First Nation (MFN) as a party under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act, to advocate for the best interests of children affiliated with MFN and involved with Child Welfare Agencies, both on and off reserve.

  • Provides support to MFN families in all Child Welfare matters
  • Accompany Child Welfare Agencies during investigations and home visits
  • Advocate to maintain family units, and community cultural ties
  • Ensure that MFN members are fully aware of their rights and understand the child and family service system
  • Follow up with family and child welfare workers to stay up to date and to ensure service plans/plans of care are being implemented and identify the need for changes or potential solutions.

Know the facts

It is your RIGHT to have a band representative present if CAS or a Native Child and family services agency requests a visit with you and your family whether you live on or off Michipicoten First Nation.

It is also your RIGHT to refuse a visit until your band representative is present.

Legislation clearly states that Band Representatives be notified prior to these agencies contacting you.

Contact:
Holly Syrette, Band Representative Intake Supervisor
Phone: 705-914-0004 cell
E-mail: h.syrette@michipicoten.com
Location: 402 Albert Street East, Sault Ste. Marie

Gayle Ouellette, Band Representative
Phone: 705-914-0019 cell
E-mail: mfnbandrep1@michipicoten.com
Location: 402 Albert Street East, Sault Ste. Marie

Laurie Hermiston, Band Representative
Phone: 705-914-0034 cell
E-mail: MFNbandrep2@michipicoten.com
Location: 402 Albert Street East, Sault Ste. Marie

Micaela Coccimiglio, Band Representative
E-mail: mfnbandrep3@michipicoten.com
Phone: 705-914-0568 cell
Location: 402 Albert Street East, Sault Ste. Marie

Adora-Lee Nawagesic, Band Representative
E-mail: mfnbandrep4@michipicoten.com
Phone: 705-914-0045 cell
Location: 402 Albert Street East, Sault Ste. Marie


Pamela Moore, Band Representative
E-mail: mfnbandrep5@michipicoten.com
Phone: 705-914-0430 cell
Location: 402 Albert Street East, Sault Ste. Marie

Chantal Pepin, Child Welfare Case Aide
Phone: 705-914-0048 cell
E-mail: MFNcaseaide2@michipicoten.com
Location: 402 Albert Street East, Sault Ste. Marie

Kenna DuFresne, Child Welfare Administrative Assistant
Phone: 705-914-0375 cell
E-mail: admin2@michipicoten.com
Location: 402 Albert Street East, Sault Ste. Marie

Mavis Harnden, Supervised Access Worker
Phone: 705-914-0018 cell
E-mail: accessworker@michipicoten.com
Location: 402 Albert Street East, Sault Ste. Marie

Medical Centre

Located: 109 Hiawatha Drive, Michipicoten First Nation

Child Welfare Office

Located: 402 Albert St East, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario

Child Welfare Office

Located: 402 Albert St East, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario