Matawa First Nations Management - Chief's Council

Program:	Chief's Council

Organizations:	Matawa First Nations Management

Phone Numbers:	807-344-4575

Toll-Free:	1-800-463-2249

Fax:	807-344-2977


Email:	reception@matawa.on.ca

Website:	www.matawa.on.ca/services/chiefs-council/

Address:	233 Court St S 2nd Fl Thunder Bay, ON P7B 2X9

Location:	Located at Court St S in the N ward of Thunder Bay Closest intersection is at Court St S and John St Situated near the Real Canadian Wholesale Club

Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Notes:	Fully Accessible - Main and upper levels; Lower level not accessible

Hours:	Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Contacts:	Dorothy Okeese - Executive Secretary Dr Sharon Nate - Chief Executive Officer 807-344-4575

Service Description:	Provides technical and professional advisory services and training to enhance the overall management skills and opportunities of the nine member First Nations in their quest to become self-sufficient Serves a collective population of over 10,000 people comprised of eight First Nations within Treaty 9 and one First Nation within the Robinson-Superior Treaty (but not a signatory to this treaty) Consists of Chiefs and representatives from each community Operates a head office at Ginoogaming First Nation Delivers programs and services in the areas of administration, environmental, finance, economic development, education, membership, health and social services, and technical services through local community government Operates various First Nation owned for-profit corporations Provides services that respect and reflect traditional cultural beliefs and practices Services and Programs: Fire Safety and Protection Good Food Box Program Health and Social Services Housing Membership and Registration Non Profit Housing Corporation Operations and Maintenance Regional Crisis Intervention Thunder Bay - 523 Algoma St N - Supportive Housing

Fees:	None

Application:	Services are delivered at the local level (Band Office) and accessed through direct communication with Matawa First Nations Management

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Must belong to one of the member First Nations within Matawa Territory

Languages:	English


This information was last completely updated on: 12-17-2025

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