Obashkaandagaang First Nation - Band Office - Housing Department

Community has approx 61 residential homes; on average there are 1-2 new houses built each year
Between 2005-2008 there were 16 new homes added through logging revenues and Casino Rama funding
Obtained funding for 11 new homes, two of which were renovated and completed in March 2021

Program:

Housing Department

Organization:

Obashkaandagaang First Nation
Band Office

Phone Numbers:

807-543-2532

Fax:

807-543-2964

Address:

PO Box 625
Keewatin, ON
P0X 1C0

Street Address:

McKenzie Portage Rd Washagamis Bay Band Office
Keewatin

Location:

Band Office is located in the community of Washagamis Bay First Nation
Reserve is approx 15 km SW of Kenora off Hwy 17E, on peninsula and mainland along N shores of Lake of the Woods
Consists of 2 reserves, the mostly popu

Accessibility:

Not Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

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

Service Description:

Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Obashkaandagaang First Nation also known as Washagamis Bay

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
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
Enforces all tenant agreements and explains agreement responsibilities

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 Obashkaandagaang First Nation

Languages:

English

Area Served:

Obashkaandagaang First Nation