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Program: Youth Program
Organizations: Neskantaga First Nation
Neskantaga First Nation - Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-479-2570
Fax: 807-479-1138
Website: neskantaga.com/
Address: PO Box 105
Lansdowne House, ON
P0T 1Z0
Street
Address: 		Band Office
Neskantaga First Nation
Location:
  • Band Office is located in the main Administration building in the community of Neskantaga First Nation also known as Lansdowne House
  • Community is 180 km NE of Pickle Lake, 560 km N of Thunder Bay, on S shore of Attawapiskat Lake
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Contacts: Larissa Sakanee - Youth Worker
larissasakanee92@hotmail.com
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Neskantaga First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Matawa First Nations Management
  • Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)
  • Treaty #9


Responsible for planning, developing and implementing all social, recreational and special events for children and youth of the community
  • Provides various activities such as arts and crafts, baking nights, movie nights and outdoor sports events
  • Organizes and supervises various outdoor activities for youth during summer months such as baseball, football, soccer, dodgeball and frisbee
  • Works with the Brighter Futures program
Recreation services and facilities include:
  • Baseball diamond
  • Beach area
  • Gymnasium
  • Skating rink
  • Recreation complex, used for feasts, social gatherings, indoor sports activities; also includes office space for mineral exploration companies working with the community
Internet Cafe
  • Provides a drop-in cafe for youth to receive assistance with resume writing and filling out job applications
  • Offers a social centre for youth
Fees: None
Application: Call for information
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:
  • Focus is on child and youth members of Neskantaga First Nation but parents welcome

  • Children younger than 6 years of age must be supervised by parent/guardian when participating in activities and programs
Languages: English

This information was last completely updated on: 6-18-2025


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