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Program: Ontario Works  
Organization: Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
Band Office
Health Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-938-6464
Fax: 807-938-6565
Email: chief-council@wlon.ca
Website: www.wabigoonlakeon.ca
Address:
c/o c/o Health Centre
PO Box 300, RR 1 Site 115 c/o Health Centre
Dryden, ON
P8N 2Y4
Street Address:
31 Main St
Wabigoon Lake First Nation 		 
Location:
  • Health Centre is located in the community of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
  • Situated on Main St near the Band Office
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4 pm
Public Contacts: Jennilee Williams - Social Services Administrator
807-938-6464 * OW@wlon.org
Service Description: Operates a self government and is responsible for the day to day operations of the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
  • 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 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 Wabigoon Lake Ojibway 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
    Area Served:
    Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation  
    See Also: Financial Assistance

    This information was last completely updated on October 7, 2024

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    Updated October 7, 2024
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