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Program: Education Centre - Ontario Works

Organizations: Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation
Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation - Band Office
Description of Services:
  • Provides short term financial assistance to individuals and families in need
  • Offers Extended Health Benefits to qualifying individuals
  • Provides information to recipients about participation requirements including seeking employment, basic education, volunteer work, or self employment
    • Participants can access a variety of programs and support services including but not limited to:
    • Child Care
    • Clothing Needs
    • Community Placement Program
    • Discretionary Benefits
    • Drug Benefits
    • Employment Resource Centre
    • Employment Start-up Costs
    • Enhanced Employment Placement Program
    • Funeral and burial expenses
    • Learning, Earning and Parenting
    • Pay-Direct to Landlord
    • Special Diets Allowance
    • Transportation

    Services and Programs:

    Fees: None
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation


    Individuals must:

    • be a resident of Ontario

    • be in immediate financial need to help pay for food and housing costs

    • be willing to take part in activities that will help find employment

    • sign a Participation Agreement


    Amount of financial assistance provided is determined by various factors including:

    • Assets

    • Family size

    • Housing costs

    • Income
    Application: The following documentation is required to complete application:

    • Copy of Canada Child Benefit statement (for children under 18 years of age)

    • Copy of mortgage or rental agreement

    • Health card

    • Information about assets owned, such as a Registered Retirement Savings Plan,

    • Information about other income and money, such as a pension

    • Proof of identity, such as birth certificate

    • Proof of Social Insurance Number

    • Recent bank statement for all bank accounts

    • Record of Employment and/or most recent pay stubs
    Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible      Not Wheelchair Accessible
    Languages: English

    Phone Numbers: 807-481-2536
    Fax: 807-481-2511
    Email: ontarioworks@nigigoonsiminikaaning.ca
    Website: www.nigigoonsiminikaaning.ca
    Address: c/o c/o Education Department
    PO Box 68 c/o Education Department
    Fort Frances, ON
    P9A 3M5
    Street
    Address:     		Education Centre
    Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation
    Location:
    • Education Centre is located in the community of Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation
    • Addresses education issues and serves as the location for adult education through Seven Generations
    Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm


    Payday Fri bi-weekly 8:30 am-2 pm
    Contacts: Drake Crosson - Ontario Works Coordinator
    807-481-2536 * ontarioworks@nigigoonsiminikaaning.ca

     
    This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 6/20/2025

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