Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works - Behavioural Supports Ontario

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Program:	Ontario Works

Organizations:	Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation Ojibways of Onigaming 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


Fees:	None

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Members of Ojibways of Onigaming 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

Languages:	English

Area(s) Served:	Ojibways of Onigaming


Phone Numbers:	807-484-2162

Fax:	807-484-2737


Address:	PO Box 160 c/o Band Office Nestor Falls, ON P0X 1K0

Street Address:	Band Office 703 Ketemiikana Dr Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation

Location:	Band Office is located at Ketemiikana Dr in the community of Onigaming, also referred to as Sabaskong Situated along the shores of Crow Lake Community is approx 113 km N of Fort Frances off Hwy 71 and 3 km from Nestor Falls

Hours:	Band Office: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm

Contacts:	Jenny Fernandez - Intake and Caseworker 807-484-2162 Ext 233 David Kelly - Ontario Works Administrator 807-484-2162 Ext 222

This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 8/18/2025

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