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Program: Ontario Works

Organizations: Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek
Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek - 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 Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (Rocky Bay First Nation)


    Individuals must:

  • 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
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    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: 807-885-3401
    Fax: 807-885-1218
    Email: info@rockybayfn.ca
    Website: www.rockybayfn.ca/
    Address: 501 Spirit Bay Rd Rocky Bay Reserve
    Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek First Nation, ON
    P0T 2B0
    Location:
    • Located at Spirit Bay Rd in the community of Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (Rocky Bay)
    • Closest intersection is at Spirit Bay Rd and Fraser St
    • Reserve is approx 160 km NE of Thunder Bay, adjacent to town of MacDiarmid off H
    Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
    Contacts: Roanna Martin - Social Services Administrator
    807-885-3401 Ext 224 * rmartin.ow@rockybayfn.ca

     
    This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 8/12/2025

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