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Program: Ontario Works

Organizations: Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing
Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing - Band Office
Description of Services:
  • Provides short term financial assistance to individuals and families in need
  • Provides information to recipients about participation requirements including seeking employment, basic education, volunteer work, or self employment
  • Offers Extended Health Benefits to qualifying individuals
    • 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

    Fees: None
    Eligibility - Population(s) Served: Members of Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing 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: 807-488-5602
    Toll-Free: 1-888-238-0102
    Fax: 807-488-5942
    Email: reception@naongashiing.ca
    Website: www.bigisland.ca
    Address: PO Box 335 RR 1
    Morson, ON
    P0W 1J0
    Street
    Address:     		AON Administration Building
    Anishinaabeg Of Naongashiing/Big Island First Nation
    Location:
    • Community is along SE shores of Lake of the Woods, 70 km N of town of Rainy River on Hwy 621
    • Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing consists of: the most populated reserve Saug-A-Gaw-Sing 1 (under 1 square mi in size), Big Island 31D, Big Isla
    Hours: Band Office: Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm; Fri 9 am-1 pm
    Contacts: Sandra Hammond - Social Services Administrator
    807-488-5602 Ext 234 * socialservices@naongashiing.ca

     
    This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 4/3/2025

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