Weenusk First Nation

Local Services

Nishnawbe Aski Police Service

 

  • Detachment name: NAPS Weenusk Detachment, Peawanuck, ON
  • Mailing address:   General Delivery, c/o NAPS, Peawanuck, ON P0L 2H0
  • Phone:   705-473-2601
  • Fax:   807-473-2660
  • Emergency / Dispatch:   1-888-310-1122
  • TTY:   1-888-310-1133


We are a policing organization that serves communities within the Nishnawbe Aski Nation across northern Ontario. Established in 1994, NAPS is providing culturally responsive law enforcement to over 30 remote First Nations communities. Its officers focus on community safety, crime prevention, and building trust through partnerships.

Peawanuck Health Clinic

 

The Peawanuck Health Clinic, also known as the Weenusk First Nation Nursing Station, provides primary health care services to the Cree community of Peawanuck. Operated in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada, the clinic offers emergency care, chronic disease management, maternal and child health, immunizations, and health education.  When specialized care is required, patients are transported to larger hospitals in Moose Factory, Timmins, or Kingston. The clinic supports community wellness and preventive care.

Ma-Tah-Ha-Mao School

 
Ma-Tah-Ha-Mao School is the community school serving Weenusk First Nation in Peawanuck, Ontario. It provides education from kindergarten through grade eight, focusing on both academic learning and the preservation of Cree language and culture. The school emphasizes community values, respect, and cultural identity, integrating traditional teachings with standard curricula. Staffed by dedicated educators, it plays a central role in supporting the social and educational development of Peawanuck’s youth in this remote northern community.

Peawanuck Fire Department

  • Office / Band Office: 705-473-2554 
  • Fax: 705-473-2503
  • Emergency Number: 1-807-214-7512
  • Email: reception@weenusk.ca 
  • Mailing Address: PO Box 1, Peawanuck, ON, P0L 2H0


The Peawanuck Fire Department, serves the Cree community of Peawanuck, Ontario. Operated by dedicated local volunteers, it provides essential fire protection, emergency response, and public safety education. The department plays a role in safeguarding homes and community infrastructure, responding to fires, medical emergencies, and accidents.

Wapusk Trail


The Wapusk Trail is a seasonal winter road that connects remote northern communities in Ontario and Manitoba, including Peawanuck, Fort Severn, and Gillam. Built over frozen muskeg, rivers, and tundra, it operates only in winter when the ground is solid enough for vehicles. Stretching over 700 kilometres, it is recognized as one of the world’s longest seasonal ice roads, serving as a vital supply route linking isolated First Nations communities to southern markets and services.

 

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Weenusk First Nation

A Cree First Nation in Ontario, is focused on protecting its traditional lands, resources, and cultural identity through community-based land use planning and other initiatives

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reception@weenusk.ca

(705) 473 - 2554

P.O. Box 1 , Peawanuck , ON , P0L 2H0
34 Main Street , Peawanuck , ON , P0L 2H0

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