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Program:
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Biigtigong Nishnaabeg - Band Office - Ontario Works
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Phone Numbers:
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807-229-1749
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Fax:
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807-229-1944
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Address:
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c/o c/o Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Band Office
PO Box 193 c/o Biigtigong Nishnaabeg Band Office
Heron Bay, ON
P0T 1R0
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Street
Address:
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78 Pic River Rd
Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
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Location:
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- Band Office is located at Pic River Rd in the community of Heron Bay within Biigtigong Nishnaabeg also known as Pic River First Nation
- Reserve is on Hwy 627 at mouth of Pic River along N shore of Lake Superior approx 13 km SE of Marathon
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
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Public Contacts:
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Donalda Gagne - Ontario Works Program
donalda.gagne@picriver.com
Simone Desmoulin - Social Services Director
simone.desmoulin@picriver.com
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Service Description:
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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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Fees:
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None
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Application:
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- Requires booked appointments, only available in the morning Mon-Fri
- Appointments booked with Band receptionist at 807-229-1749
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 Biigtigong Nishnaabeg
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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Ojibwe, available upon request
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Area Served:
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District of Thunder Bay
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Last Updated:
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10/11/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=141392
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