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Program: Ontario Works

Organizations: Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation
Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe 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 Lac La Croix First Nation 16-65 years of age

    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: 807-485-2431
    Fax: 807-485-2583
    Email: ontarioworks@llcfn.com
    Website: www.laclacroixfn.ca/ontario-works
    Address: c/o c/o Lac La Croix Band Office
    PO Box 640 Lac La Croix Band Office
    Fort Frances, ON
    P9A 3M9
    Street
    Address:     		104 Main St Neguaguon Lake IR 25D
    Lac La Croix First Nation
    Location:
    • Band Office is located at Main St in Lac La Croix
    • Community is approx 40 km W of Atikokan on Hwy 11, then S on Flanders Rd for 80 km
    • Reserve is situated along the shores of Neguaguon Lake beside the Ontario-Minnesota borde
    Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
    Contacts: Sharon Morrison - Ontario Works Administrator
    807-485-2431 Ext 236 * ontarioworks@llcfn.com

     
    This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 5/7/2025

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