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Program:	Crisis Prevention

Organizations:	Wunnumin Lake First Nation Wunnumin Lake First Nation - Band Office

Phone Numbers:	807-442-2559

Crisis:	807-442-2570

Fax:	807-442-2627


Website:	www.wunnumin.ca

Address:	c/o c/o Band Office PO Box 105 c/o Band Office Wunnumin Lake, ON P0V 2Z0

Street Address:	Band Office Main Rd Wunnumin Lake First Nation

Location:	Band Office is located at Main Rd in the community of Wunnumin Lake First Nation Community is approx 360 km NE of Sioux Lookout, on W shores of Wunnumin Lake and 40 km E of Kingfisher Lake First Nation Consists of 2 reserves, th

Accessibility:	Not Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:	Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm, Sep-Jun Mon-Fri 10 am-3 pm, Jul-Aug Emergency Service: Mon-Sun 24 hours

Contacts:	Ruth Mekanak - Assistant Health Director 807-442-2559 Ext 1024 * ruthm@wunnumin.ca Amos Martin - Band Manager 807-442-2559 Ext 1016 * amosm@wunnumin.ca

Service Description:	Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Wunnumin Lake First Nation Tribal Council: Shibogama First Nations Council Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN) Treaty #9 Provides crisis intervention services to individuals affected by family violence and suicide Coordinates emergency response plans through the area Resource Team as part of Shibogama Tribal Council Offers immediate on site or telephone assistance Dispatches call to police when deemed necessary Ensures victims receive support and assistance to secure their safety Arranges meeting family members at centre or agreed upon location to discuss possible crisis resolutions Also coordinates: Crisis plan to follow in response to suicide intervention, domestic violence intervention and any other form of crisis situations that may arise in community Information sessions and workshops on techniques for healing strategies Support Services Supports can include but are not limited to: Debriefing and stabilization following crisis situation Advocacy on behalf of individuals and families dealing with various agencies Meal preparation, transportation, homemaking and other areas requiring support for families in crisis situations such as the suicide of a youth Information about/referrals to appropriate resources and services

Fees:	None

Application:	Call for assistance

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of Wunnumin Lake First Nation involved in any form of family crisis and/or violence

Languages:	English

This information was last completely updated on: 10-29-2025

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