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Program: Ontario Works  
Organization: Neskantaga First Nation
Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-479-2570
Fax: 807-479-1138
Website: neskantaga.com/
Address:
PO Box 105
Lansdowne House, ON
P0T 1Z0
Street Address:
Band Office
Neskantaga First Nation
 
Location:
  • Band Office is located in the main Administration building in the community of Neskantaga First Nation also known as Lansdowne House
  • Community is 180 km NE of Pickle Lake, 560 km N of Thunder Bay, on S shore of Attawapiskat Lake
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Public Contacts: Vincent Moonias - Ontario Works Administrator
807-479-2570 Ext 60 * vincent.moonias@neskantaga.com
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Neskantaga First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Matawa First Nations Management
  • Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)
  • Treaty #9


  • 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
    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
    Eligibility / Target Population: Members of Neskantaga 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
    Languages: English
    Language Notes: Oji-Cree, available upon request
    Area Served:
    Neskantaga First Nation  
    See Also: Financial Assistance

    This information was last completely updated on June 18, 2025

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    Updated June 18, 2025
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