Deer Lake First Nation - Deer Lake First Nation - Band Office - Deer Lake First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works

Program:

Deer Lake First Nation - Band Office - Ontario Works

Organization:

Deer Lake First Nation
Deer Lake First Nation - Band Office

Phone Numbers:

807-775-2141

Fax:

807-775-2220

Website:

www.deerlake.firstnation.ca

Address:

c/o c/o Deer Lake Band Office
Box 39 c/o Deer Lake Band Office
Deer Lake, ON
P0V 1N0

Street
Address:

Deer Lake Band Office
Deer Lake First Nation

Location:

Community is located 180 km N of Red Lake on NE shore of Deer Lake
Reserve is only accessible by air year-round at Deer Lake Airport and a seasonal winter road from Pickle Lake, via the Northern Ontario Resource Trail and through North S

Accessibility:

Partially Accessible

Accessibility Notes:

Partially Accessible - Parking -- No designated handicapped parking space; Entrance -- Accessible with side ramp but no automatic push button doors; Washroom -- Not accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-5 pm

Public Contacts:

Amy Rae - Ontario Works Administrator
807-775-2141

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 Deer 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:

Cree, Oji-Cree; available upon request

Area Served:

Northern