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Address:
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c/o c/o Naotkamegwanning Band Office, Pawitik Post Office
Naotkamegwanning Band Office c/o Pawitik Post Office
Pawitik, ON
P0X 1L0
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Street Address:
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1800 Pawitik St
Naotkamegwanning/Whitefish Bay First Nation
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Location:
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- Band Office is located at Pawitik St in the community of Naotkamegwanning First Nation, also known as Whitefish Bay
- Community is road accessible, located 96 km SE of Kenora, approx 1 km E off Hwy 71, along E shores of Lake of the Woods,
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Accessibility:
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Not Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 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 Naotkamegwanning First Nation also known as Whitefish Bay- Tribal Council: Bimose Tribal Council
(BTC)Political Territorial Organization: Grand Council Treaty #3 (GCT3)Treaty #3
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 Naotkamegwanning 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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Ojibway, available upon request
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Area Served:
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Naotkamegwanning First Nation
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