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Program: Brighter Futures Program
Organizations: McDowell Lake First Nation
McDowell Lake First Nation - Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-735-1381 Ext 1308
Toll-Free: 1-800-387-3740
Fax: 807-727-9494
Address: c/o c/o McDowell Lake Band Office
PO Box 321 c/o McDowell Lake Band Office
Red Lake, ON
P0V 2M0
Street
Address: 		146 Howey St Unit 202
Red Lake
Location:
  • Band Office is located at Howey St in Red Lake within Keewaytinook Okimakanak headquarters
  • Reserve land is located approx 155 km NE of Red Lake on central W shore of McDowell Lake
  • Consists of 1 reserve known as MacDowell Lake In
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible      Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Contacts: Caden Cockcroft - Coordinator of Health Initiatives
Cell 807-727-7048 * caden.cockcroft@mlfn.ca
Barbara Hambleton - Administrative Director
Cell 431-357-0357 * barb.hambleton@mlfn.ca
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the McDowell Lake First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs
  • Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)
  • Treaty #9


  • Offers a variety of programming to support expecting parents and families with young children
  • Programs support healthy pregnancies, child development and family living
    • Program participants are provided access to:
    • Emergency food, if required
    • Facilitated parenting groups
    • Free clothing exchange
    • Home visits post birth to offer support to new mothers
    • Home visits pre birth to prepare family for new arrival
    • Indoor playground
    • Prenatal food supplements
    • Prenatal nutrition groups
    Note: Transportation and child care is available to all participants
    Fees: None
    Application:
    • Program registration required

    • Requires prior arrangements for home visits
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
    • Members of McDowell Lake First Nation

    • Expectant parents and families with children younger than 6 years of age
    Languages: English

    This information was last completely updated on: 5-27-2025


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