Aug 2017-Federal gov't announces $16M in funding for Treaty #3 housing; Rainy River First Nation to receive $1,153,180
Program: Rainy River First Nations - Administration Centre - Housing Program
Organization: Rainy River First Nations
Rainy River First Nations - Administration Centre
Phone Numbers: 807-482-2479
Fax: 807-482-2603
Email: reception@manitourapids.ca
Website: www.rainyriverfirstnations.com
Address:
PO Box 450
Emo, ON
P0W 1E0
Street
Address
:
6 Manitou Rapids Dr
Emo
Location:
  • Band Office is located at Manitou Rapids Dr in Emo
  • Community of Rainy River First Nations is located 3 miles W of Emo on Hwy 11/71
  • Consists of 2 reserves, the main reserve Manitou Rapids 11 with a land area of 22.67 sq km
Accessibility:
Not Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Office: Mon-Thu 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm * Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm


Hours subject to change
Public Contacts: Kyle Kellar - Public Works Manager
807-482-2479 Ext 222 * kyle.kellar@manitourapids.ca

Service Description:
  • 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 and ensures work is completed
    • 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
    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 Rainy River First Nations
    Languages: English
    Language Notes: Ojibway, upon request
    Area Served: District of Rainy River
    See Also: Affordable Housing
    Last Updated: 6/24/2025
    Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=142031

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