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Chief and 3 Band Council members elected every 2 years under the Indian Act Electoral system; next election Nov 2027
Band Office
10 Central Place
Thunder Bay Unorganized
P0T 3C0
Thunder Bay Unorganized
P0T 3C0
807-824-2541
9-1-1
Fax: 807-824-2206
Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm
Last Updated: May 5, 2025: Suggest an edit
Application
Call for information
Eligibility / Target Population
Members of Pays Plat First Nation
Fees
None
Contacts
John Szura - Chief Executive Officer
807-824-2541 Ext 224 * ppceo@tbaytel.net
807-824-2541 Ext 224 * ppceo@tbaytel.net
Languages
English
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 Dilico Anishinabek Family Care, Nipigon office
- Ambulance/Hospital services available at McCausland Hospital in Terrace Bay, 44 km E of Pays Plat
- Ontario First Nation Policing arrangements through OPP, Schreiber Satellite Office
- Provides amenities to community members including Community Hall, Church, Arena, Fire Hall, Water Plant and Pow Wow Grounds
- Offers a Business Centre which contains the Health Centre, a Gas & Variety Store, a Day Care Centre and offices
- Provides a privately-operated business called Smoke Signals Firewood which sells/delivers firewood to community members and surrounding areas
- Home to many artisans, creating snow shoes and canoes, bead work and paintings
- Provides basic health care and health programs at the Pays Plat Health Centre
- Operates a Volunteer Fire Department
Services and Programs:
Last Updated: May 5, 2025: Suggest an edit