Rainy River First Nations - Administration Centre - Housing Program

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Aug 2017-Federal gov't announces $16M in funding for Treaty #3 housing; Rainy River First Nation to receive $1,153,180

Program:

Housing Program

Organization:

Rainy River First Nations
Administration Centre

Phone Numbers:

807-482-2479

Fax:

807-482-2603

Email:

reception@manitourapids.ca

Website:

www.rainyriverfirstnations.com

Address:

PO Box 450
Emo, ON
P0W 1E0

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Street Address:

6 Manitou Rapids Dr
Emo

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Location:

Band Office is located at Manitou Rapids Dr in Emo
Community of Rainy River First Nations is located 3 miles W of Emo on Hwy 11/71
Consists of 2 reserves, the main reserve Manitou Rapids 11 with a land area of 22.67 sq km

Accessibility:

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm * Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm

Hours subject to change

Public Contacts:

Kyle Kellar - Public Works Manager
807-482-2479 Ext 222 * kyle.kellar@manitourapids.ca

Service Description:

Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Rainy River First Nation

Tribal Council: Pwi-di-goo-zing Ne-yaa-zhing Advisory Services
Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)
Treaty #3

Addresses and acts upon all housing issues and related requests

Ensures that housing issues are effectively managed

Offers the following services:

Provides recommendations and changes to the housing policy
Receives and reviews applications for renovations, new housing units, housing loans and housing renovation loans
Reviews rents to ensure payments are made
Arranges inspections of rental units and community houses for maintenance, repairs and renovations
Carries out annual maintenance and repairs on behalf of tenants and ensures work is completed
Maintains a comprehensive database on all community housing units that includes information such as what programs were accessed for building and repairs, loans outstanding, services (water, sewer, roads) available, inspection reports, condition of unit, year it was built and other unit particulars

Also responsible for:

Providing assistance in the long-term planning of minor/major capital projects
Development and maintenance of all documents and forms related to housing including leases, releases and notices

Fees:

None

Application:

Copy of the housing policy and all related building applications/housing forms available at the Band Office

Eligibility / Target Population:

Members of Rainy River First Nations

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Ojibway, upon request

Area Served:

Emo and Rainy River First Nations

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