Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation - Band Office - Housing Department

Aug 2017-Federal gov't announces $16M in funding for Treaty #3 housing; Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation to receive $1,675,600

Program:

Housing Department

Organization:

Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation
Band Office

Phone Numbers:

807-484-2162

Fax:

807-484-2737

Address:

PO Box 160 c/o Band Office
Nestor Falls, ON
P0X 1K0

Street Address:

Band Office 703 Ketemiikana Dr
Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation

Location:

Band Office is located at Ketemiikana Dr in the community of Onigaming, also referred to as Sabaskong
Situated along the shores of Crow Lake
Community is approx 113 km N of Fort Frances off Hwy 71 and 3 km from Nestor Falls

Accessibility:

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm

Public Contacts:

Sheila Kelly - Housing Manager
807-484-2162 Ext 246 * sheila.kelly@onigaming.ca

Service Description:

Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation

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 development of community infrastructure including roads, buildings, subdivision planning and mapping
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:

Service

Application:

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

Eligibility / Target Population:

Members of Ojibways of Onigaming First Nation

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Ojibwe, available upon request

Area Served:

Ojibways of Onigaming