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Address:
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c/o c/o North Spirit Lake Band Office, General Delivery
General Delivery c/o North Spirit Lake Band Office
North Spirit Lake, ON
P0V 2G0
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Street Address:
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Band Office
North Spirit Lake First Nation
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Location:
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Band Office burned to the ground on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - Band Office is located at Airport Rd in the community of North Spirit Lake First Nation
- Community is approx 170 km NE of Red Lake along SW shore of North Spirit
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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 North Spirit Lake First Nation- Tribal Council: Keewaytinook Okimakanak/Northern Chiefs
- Political
Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN)Treaty #5
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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Members of North Spirit Lake 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
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Languages:
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English
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Language Notes:
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Oji-Cree, available upon request
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Area Served:
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North Spirit Lake First Nation
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