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Program:	Ontario Works
Organization:	Pikangikum First Nation Band Office
Phone Numbers:	807-695-8009
Address:	c/o c/o Band Office PO Box 323 c/o Band Office Pikangikum, ON P0V 2L0  Map
Street Address:	Band Office Pikangikum First Nation  Map
Location:	Band Office is located in the community of Pikangikum First Nation Community is approx 100 km NW of Red Lake, on E shores of Pikangikum Lake at the Berens River Consists of 1 main reserve with a land area of approx 18 sq km, kn
Accessibility:	Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Mon-Thu 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm; Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Public Contacts:	Andrew Keeper - Ontario Works Administrator 807-695-8009 * akeeper366@gmail.com
Service Description:	Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Pikangikum First Nation Tribal Council: Independent First Nations Alliance (IFNA) Political Territorial Organization: Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN) Treaty #5 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 Pikangikum 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 * Ojibwe
Language Notes:	Ojibway, available upon request
Area Served:	Pikangikum First Nation  Map
See Also:	Financial Assistance
This information was last completely updated on June 5, 2025
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