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Program: Ontario Works  
Organization: Naicatchewenin First Nation
Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-486-3407
Fax: 807-486-3704
Website: www.naicatcheweninfirstnation.ca
Address:
PO Box 15 RR 1
Devlin, ON
P0W 1C0
Street Address:
RR 1
La Vallée
 
Location:
  • Band Office is located in the community of Naicatchewenin First Nation
  • Community is W of Fort Frances along Hwy 11 and 50 km N of Devlin on Hwy 613
  • Community consists of 3 reserves: Agency 1
Accessibility: Not Wheelchair Accessible    Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Band Office: Mon-Thu 9 am-4:30 pm, Fri 9 am-2:30 pm
Public Contacts: Melissa Smith - Ontario Works Manager
807-486-3407 Ext 207 * owmanager@nwbay.ca
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Naicatchewenin First Nation
  • Tribal Council: Pwi-di-goo-zing Ne-yaa-zhing Advisory Services
  • Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)
  • Treaty #3


  • 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 Naicatchewenin 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: Ojibway, upon request
    Area Served:
    Naicatchewenin First Nations  
    See Also: Financial Assistance

    This information was last completely updated on June 26, 2025

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    Updated June 26, 2025
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