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Chief and 4 Band Council members elected every 2 years under the Custom Electoral System; next election Mar 2024
Band Office
202 Band Office Rd
Keewaywin First Nation
Keewaywin First Nation
807-771-1210
Toll-Free: 1-866-437-9505
Fax: 807-771-1053
Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Last Updated: May 8, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
Call for information
Eligibility / Target Population
Members of Keewaywin First Nation
Fees
None
Contacts
Cheyenne Meekis - Receptionist
cheyennemeekis@knet.ca
Jason Kakegamic - Band Manager
jasonkakegamic@knet.ca
cheyennemeekis@knet.ca
Jason Kakegamic - Band Manager
jasonkakegamic@knet.ca
Languages
English
Language Notes
Oji-Cree, available upon request
Accessibility
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Functions as the governing office for the community; oversees all community programs, services and facilities
Activities and services for community members also include but are not limited to the following:
Activities and services for community members also include but are not limited to the following:
- Child and Family Services worker on-reserve provided through Tikinagan Child and Family Services in Sioux Lookout
- Hospital services available at Meno Ya Win Health Centre in Sioux Lookout
- Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through Nishnawbe-Aski Police Services, Northwest Region; local ph: 807-771-1177; fax: 807-771-1176
- Offers 1 main Northern Store, 3 locally owned convenience stores, Kerry's Coffee House, the Keewaywin Motel and 1 gas station
- Offers the Full Gospel Church
- Operates a Canada Post postal service
- Offers a local radio station
- Operates a small airport maintained and serviced by the Ministry of Transportation Ontario and served by Wasaya Airways
- Maintains a technology centre for community members to access computers and Internet at the E-Centre
- Administers Keewaywin First Nation School for students from JK-Grade 8
- Provides health care and health programs at Keewaywin Nursing Station
Services and Programs:
Last Updated: May 8, 2025: Suggest an edit