Neskantaga First Nation - Band Office - Brighter Futures

Program:	Band Office - Brighter Futures

Organizations:	Neskantaga First Nation Neskantaga First Nation - Band Office Neskantaga First Nation - Rachael Bessie Sakanee Memorial Health Centre - Health and Social Services

Phone Numbers:	807-479-2570

Crisis:	807-479-2592

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

Hours:	Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm Activity times/dates including evenings, posted at all public places

Contacts:	Larissa Sakanee - Youth Worker 807-479-2570 * larissasakanee92@hotmail.com

Service Description:	Provides programs and activities to increase awareness, build knowledge and enhance skills for healthy living Operates a youth drop-in centre Carries out fund-raising efforts with children and youth to offset program costs and to teach financial responsibility Provides activities and sports events upon request with at least 3 days prior notice Offers educational sessions about healthy living topics Offers various activities for different age groups that include: Arts and crafts Ball hockey Baseball games Exercise classes Hunting, fishing and survival skills teaching Kids playtime Movie nights Outdoor and indoor sports Traditional teachings Weight training

Fees:	None

Application:	Call for information

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of Neskantaga First Nation between 2-35 years of age Activities and sports events offered for following age groups: Children 2-6 years of age Children 7-12 years of age Youth 13-18 years of age Young adults 19-35 years of age

Languages:	English


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

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