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Program: Health Department
Organizations: Whitesand First Nation
Whitesand First Nation - Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-583-2671
After Hours: 807-583-2671
Fax: 807-583-2513
Website: www.whitesandfirstnation.com
Address: c/o c/o Whitesand Band Office
PO Box 68 c/o Whitesand Health Office
Armstrong, ON
P0T 1A0
Street
Address: 		Doug's Dr
Whitesand First Nation
Location:
  • Health Office is located at Doug's Dr in the community of Armstrong
  • Situated near the Band Office/Administration building
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm


Emergency Service: Mon-Sun 24 hours
Contacts: Brenda Kwandibens - Community Health Representative
brenda.kwandibens@whitesandfirstnation.com
Angela Nodin - Health Coordinator
angela.nodin@whitesandfirstnation.com
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Whitesand First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Independent First Nations Alliance (IFNA)
  • Robinson-Superior Treaty


Health department providing services that promote physical and mental health for community members
  • Offers primary health care and emergency services
  • Coordinates health care services through Nursing staff, Community Health Representative, visiting physicians and Family/Home Support workers
  • Coordinates various health programs for community members
  • Provides health awareness and counselling, education and prevention workshops especially in the areas of diabetes and alcohol/drug abuse
  • Coordinates clinics/workshops in areas that may include Diabetes, Immunization, Sexual Health and Communicable Diseases
  • Offers a palliative care program when required
Addresses individual health care needs by providing:
  • Advocacy on behalf of individual with other health professionals
  • Coordination of one-on-one pre-natal care with the community health nurse
  • 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

Coordinates the following programs:
  • Diabetes Program
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Elder's Complex
  • Home Support Program
  • Medical Transportation Program

Services and Programs:
Fees: None
Application: Appointments highly recommended
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Whitesand First Nation
Languages: English
Area(s) Served: Whitesand First Nation

This information was last completely updated on: 8-25-2025


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About Us

Tribal Council: Independent First Nations Alliance (IFNA)
Provincial Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)
Robinson-Superior Treaty
Reserve is directly N of Armstrong, 235 km N of Thunder Bay at end of Hwy 527 which branches off Hwy 11/17