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Address:
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c/o c/o Band Office
PO Box 25 c/o Band Office
Bearskin Lake, ON
P0V 1E0
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Street Address:
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Band Office
Bearskin Lake First Nation
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Location:
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- Community is located 400 km N of Sioux Lookout on W shores of Michikan Lake
- Reserve is only accessible by air year-round and a seasonal winter road from Windigo Lake north through Muskrat Dam
- Consists of 3 settlements all connec
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
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Service Description:
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Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Bearskin Lake First Nation- Tribal Council: Windigo First Nations
- Political Territorial Organization:
Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #9
Provides short term financial assistance to individuals and families in needOffers Extended Health Benefits to qualifying individualsProvides information to recipients about participation requirements including seeking employment, basic education, volunteer work, or self employmentParticipants 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
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Application:
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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
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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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
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Cree, Oji-Cree, available upon request
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Area Served:
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Bearskin Lake First Nation
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