Program: Sachigo Lake First Nation - Sachigo Lake Business Centre Complex - Ontario Works
Organization: Sachigo Lake First Nation
Sachigo Lake First Nation - Band Office
Phone Numbers: 807-595-2527
Fax: 807-595-1119
Address:
PO Box 51
Sachigo Lake, ON
P0V 2P0
Street
Address
:
Sachigo Lake Business Centre 48 Airport Rd
Sachigo Lake First Nation
Location:
  • Business Centre Complex is located at Airport Rd in the community of Sachigo Lake First Nation
  • Services located at the complex include the Band Office, Health Department, Economic Development, Motel, Restaurant, Canada Post office, laund
Accessibility:
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm
Public Contacts: Genevieve Kaminawash - Ontario Works Administrator


Service Description:
  • 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 Sachigo Lake 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
    Languages: English
    Language Notes: Oji-Cree, available upon request
    Area Served: Northern
    See Also: Financial Assistance
    Last Updated: 8/14/2025
    Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=141660

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